Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
the Third Week of Advent
the Third Week of Advent
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Bibliographical Information
Beza, Theodore. "Commentary on Proverbs 15". "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/gsb/proverbs-15.html. 1599-1645.
Beza, Theodore. "Commentary on Proverbs 15". "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (37)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (3)
Verse 6
15:6 In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is {a} trouble.
(a) For though they have much yet it is full of trouble and care.
Verse 8
15:8 The {b} sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
(b) That thing is abominable before God, which the wicked think to be most excellent, and by which they think most to be accepted.
Verse 10
15:10 Correction [is] grievous to him that {c} forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
(c) He who swears from the word of God, cannot stand to be admonished.
Verse 11
15:11 {d} Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
(d) There is nothing so deep or secret that can be hid from the eyes of God, much less man’s thoughts.
Verse 19
15:19 The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of {e} thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
(e) That is, he always finds some hinderance or stay, and dares not go forward.
Verse 22
15:22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but {f} in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
(f) Read Proverbs 11:14.
Verse 23
15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] {g} in due season, how good [it is]!
(g) If we will that our talk be comfortable, we must wait for time and season.
Verse 26
15:26 The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] {h} pleasant words.
(h) That is, wholesome and profitable to the hearers.
Verse 31
15:31 The ear that heareth the {i} reproof of life abideth among the wise.
(i) That suffers himself to be admonished by God’s word, which brings life: and so amends.
Verse 33
15:33 The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] {k} humility.
(k) Meaning, that God exalts no one but them that are truly humbled.