[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 15[:]

[:en]TONGUE, LIPS, WORDS

Gentle word (v. 1);  Tongue of the wise (v. 2);  Healing tongue (v. 4);   Lips of knowledge (v. 7);  Timely word (v. 23)

HEART

Happy heart (v. 13);  Discerning heart (v. 14);   Cheerful heart (vs. 15, 30);  Righteous heart (v. 28)

DISCIPLINE

Father’s discipline (v. 5);  Stern discipline (vs. 10);  Correction (v. 12, 32);  Life-giving rebuke (v. 31)

WEALTH

“The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble” (v. 6)

“Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.  Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred” (vs. 16-17)

PRIDE

“The Lord tears down the proud man’s house, but He keeps the widow’s boundaries intact” (v. 25)

“The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor” (v. 33)

GREED

“A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live” (v. 27)

WHAT GOD DETESTS:

  1. Sacrifice of the wicked (v. 8)
  2. Way of the wicked (v. 9)
  3. Thoughts of the wicked (v. 26)

WHAT PLEASES GOD

  1. Prayer of the upright (v. 8)
  2. Those who pursue righteousness (v. 9)
  3. Those whose thoughts are pure (v. 26)

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