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Proverbs 15
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain
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Proverbs 15 — OverviewProverbs 15 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 15 is one of the richest chapters in the book, weaving together themes of speech, the heart, the presence of God, discipline, and the fear of the LORD. It begins with the power of words — a gentle answer…Proverbs 15:1Proverbs 15:1 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleSolomon, as conservator of the public peace, here tells us, 1. How the
peace may be kept, that we may know how in our places to keep it; it is
by soft words. If wrath be risen like a threatening cloud, pregnant…Proverbs 15:1Proverbs 15:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryA soft answer turneth away wrath. Two things are here to be observed: an answer should be given—the injured person should not wrap himself in sullen silence; and that answer should be gentle and conciliatory. This is…Proverbs 15:1Proverbs 15:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryA soft answer and a bitter word
Both of these are regarded as replies to angry words. They represent the wise and the foolish ways of treating such words. They give us a bright and a dark picture. Let us look at each.…Proverbs 15:1Proverbs 15:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe soft answer
This text has been on the lips of many thousands of people since it was first penned, and has probably helped many thousands of hearts to win an honourable and acceptable victory.
I. THE FACT WHICH…Proverbs 15:1-33Proverbs 15:1-33 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION