6In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,But the heart of the fool does not do so.-Proverbs 15:6-7The ...  Read More

5A fool despises his father’s instruction,But he who receives correction is prudent.-Proverbs 15:5Correction is really hard, especially when you are on the receiving end of it. No matter the difficult...  Read More

4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.-Proverbs 15:4Paul teaches us in Ephesians that our use of the tongue should be to build up and edify. Where so many of o...  Read More

3The eyes of the Lord are in every place,Keeping watch on the evil and the good.-Proverbs 15:3Keeping in mind that the Lord sees all things is a very good way to keep you walking in righteousness. Man...  Read More

A soft answer turns away wrath,But a harsh word stirs up anger.2The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.-Proverbs 15:1-2I have found myself at faul...  Read More

35The king’s favor is toward a wise servant,But his wrath is against him who causes shame.-Proverbs 14:35Understanding that the Lord is our King of Kings should add some weight to this verse. If we de...  Read More

34Righteousness exalts a nation,But sin is a reproach to any people.-Proverbs 14:34As we look at the world around us today, even just within our own nation, we see a people that delights in sin. It do...  Read More

33Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,But what is in the heart of fools is made known.-Proverbs 14:33It is a significant statement to say that wisdom abides in your heart. The one w...  Read More

32The wicked is banished in his wickedness,But the righteous has a refuge in his death.-Proverbs 14:32The life that we live now determines the outcome of our reward. The concept of reaping what you so...  Read More

31He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.-Proverbs 14:31It has become a bit of a cliché to call people image-bearers. I pray that as we say such th...  Read More

30A sound heart is life to the body,But envy is rottenness to the bones.-Proverbs 14:30Soundness of heart is akin to purity of heart. A heart that is pure does not desire the mixture. It does not seek...  Read More

29He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,But he who is impulsive exalts folly.-Proverbs 14:29One of the major trademarks of the believer is self-control. We should not be impulsive people. Im...  Read More