15All the days of the afflicted are evil,But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.-Proverbs 15:15This proverb has a lot more to do with the perception of events in one's life rather than t...  Read More

14The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.-Proverbs 15:14This theme is continuous throughout Scripture. Wickedness feeds into wickedness. Rig...  Read More

13A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance,But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.-Proverbs 15:13There is something that needs to be stated about our countenance being a reflection of our h...  Read More

12A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,Nor will he go to the wise.-Proverbs 15:12Do you love those who love you enough to bring correction? The Proverbs have very well established the issue of...  Read More

11Hell and Destruction are before the Lord;So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.-Proverbs 15:11This is one of those verses that should invoke a measure of fear of the Lord into us. Do we und...  Read More

10Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,And he who hates correction will die.-Proverbs 15:10Do not forsake the Lord your God! Do not stray away. Do all you can to stand and maintain your fa...  Read More

8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,But the prayer of the upright is His delight.9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,But He loves him who follows righteousness....  Read More

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