Proverbs:15

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* Verse 1 - A right cause will be better pleaded with meekness than with passion . Nothing stirs up anger like grievous words .2 . He that has knowledge , is to use it aright , for the good of others . mhcc @Proverbs:15:3 . @ Verse 3 . -. Secret sins , services , and sorrows , are under God 's eye . This speaks comfort to saints , and terror to sinners .4 . A good tongue is healing to wounded consciences , by comforting them ; to sin-sick souls , by convincing them ; and it reconciles parties at variance .5 . If instruction is despised , reprove men rather than suffer them to go on undisturbed in the way to ruin .6 . The wealth of worldly men increases their fears and suspicions , adds strength to their passions , and renders the fear of death more distressing .7 . We use knowledge aright when we disperse it ; but the heart of the foolish has nothing to disperse that is good .8 ,9 . The wicked put other things in the stead of Christ 's atonement , or in the place of holy obedience . Praying graces are his gift , and the work of his Spirit , with which he is well pleased .10 . He that hates reproof shall perish in his sins , since he would not be parted from them . mhcc @Proverbs:15:11 . @ Verse 11 . -. There is nothing that can be hid from the eyes of God , not even man 's thoughts .12 . A scorner cannot bear to reflect seriously within his own heart .13 . A gloomy , impatient , unthankful spirit , springing from pride and undue attachment to worldly objects , renders a man uneasy to himself and others . mhcc @Proverbs:15:14 . @ Verse 14 . -. A wise man seeks to gain more wisdom , growing in grace and in the knowledge of Christ . But a carnal mind rests contented , flattering itself .15 . Some are much in affliction , and of a sorrowful spirit . Such are to be pitied , prayed for , and comforted . And others serve God with gladness of heart , and it prompts their obedience , yet they should rejoice with trembling . mhcc @Proverbs:15:16 ,17 . @ Verse 16 ,17 . -. Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little ; the Lord is with them , without the cares , troubles , and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked .18 . He that is slow to anger , not only prevents strife , but appeases it , if kindled .19 . Those who have no heart to their work , pretend that they cannot do their work without hardship and danger . And thus many live always in doubt about their state , because always in neglect of some duty .20 . Those who treat an aged mother or a father with contempt or neglect , show their own folly .21 . Such as are truly wise , study that their thoughts , words , and actions should be regular , sincere , and holy .22 . If men will not take time and pains to deliberate , they are not likely to bring any thing to pass .23 . Wisdom is needed to suit our discourse to the occasions .24 . A good man sets his affections on things above ; his way leads directly thither . mhcc @Proverbs:15:25 . @ Verse 25 . -. Pride is the ruin of multitudes . But those who are in affliction God will support .26 . The thoughts of wicked men offend Him who knows the heart .27 . The covetous man lets none of his family have rest or enjoyment . And greediness of gain often tempts to projects that bring ruin .28 . A good man is proved to be a wise man by this ; he governs his tongue well . mhcc @Proverbs:15:29 . @ Verse 29 . -. God sets himself at a distance from those who set him at defiance .30 . How delightful to the humbled soul to hear the good report of salvation by the Lord Jesus Christ !31 . Faithful , friendly reproofs help spiritual life , and lead to eternal life .32 . Sinners undervalue their own souls ; therefore they prefer the body before the soul , and wrong the soul to please the body .33 . The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence ; and it will cause us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit . While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace of God , we are exalted in the righteousness of Christ . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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