Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 15
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 15
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 15
"A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger." — Proverbs 15:1 (ASV)
A right cause will be better pleaded with meekness than with passion. Nothing stirs up anger like grievous words.
"The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly." — Proverbs 15:2 (ASV)
He who has knowledge, is to use it rightly, for the good of others.
"The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good." — Proverbs 15:3 (ASV)
Secret sins, services, and sorrows are under God's eye. This speaks comfort to saints, and terror to sinners.
"A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit." — Proverbs 15:4 (ASV)
A good tongue is healing to wounded consciences, by comforting them; to sin-sick souls, by convincing them; and it reconciles parties at variance.
"A fool despiseth his father`s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence." — Proverbs 15:5 (ASV)
If instruction is despised, reprove men rather than allow them to continue undisturbed on the way to ruin.
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