The Strand Study Bible

PROVERBS 15:6

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PROVERBS 16:8

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 10 Correction is 1 grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. 11 2 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 12 A scorner loveth not one that reproeth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 13 A 3 merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 14 The heart of him that hath understanding 4 seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 16 5 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17 6 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 22 7 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and 8 a word spoken in due season, how good is it! 24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 27 9 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; 10 but he that hateth 11 gifts shall live. 28 The heart of the righteous 12 studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 29 The LORD is far from the wicked: 13 but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: 14 and a good report maketh the bones fat. 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 33 15 The fear of the LORD is the instruc- tion of wisdom; 16 and before honour is humility. Proverbs 16 Wisdom and foolishness contrasted Date Written - c. 1007 BC/AM 2993 1 The preparations of the heart 17 in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. 4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, 18 even the wicked for the day of evil. 5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men 19 depart from evil. 7 When a man’s ways 20 please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 21 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

1. that is, “ grievous correction is for the fool” 2. Job 26:6 3. Prov 17:22 4. Prov 9:9 & Mt 2:1-2 5. Psa 37:16 6. Prov 16:8 & 17:1 7. Prov 11:14 8. Prov 25:11 9. Gen 13:11 & 19:14 10. I Ki 13:7-8 11. or, “bribes” - Exo 23:8 12. II Tim 2:15 13. Psa 145:18 & Jms 5:16 14. Prov 12:25 15. Psa 111:10 & Prov 1:7 16. Prov 18:12 17. or, “belongs to” 18. Job 21:30 & II Pet 2:9 19. Prov 8:13 & 14:16 20. Heb 11:6 21. Psa 37:16 & I Tim 6:6

15:12 THE ADAGE IS TRUE: You can always tell a scorner, but you can’t tell him much 15:15,30 Although we cannot control the wind, we can adjust our sails. How we see life ( The light of the eyes – vs 30) determines whether we enjoy it or not ( he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast – vs 15). THE ADAGE IS TRUE: One’s outlook on life ( he that is of a merry heart ) often determines one’s outcome in life ( hath a continual feast ) 16:8 Sadly, there is a growing trend within Christianity today that equates “health and wealth” (prosperity giving - I Ki 9:15) with being spiritual ( Gen 39:3 and III Jn 1:2a , b ). To them, having little is a sin ( Rev 3:17 ). One Word of Faith Movement ( II Tim 4:3 ) enthusiast was quoted as saying: