Proverbs 15

Proverbs 15:4

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

A well-governed, holy, and discreet tongue, preserveth a man safe from dangers, and yieldeth spiritual nourishment unto others; but perverseness therein is like a blustering wind among VOL. III. R the boughs of the trees, rending and tearing the life and spirit of a man’s self, and others.

Proverbs 15:11

Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

Even the devouring grave, and the lowest depths of the earth, lie open to the eyes of the Lord: how much more doth he behold the bottom of man’s heart!

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns.

Every thing seems difficult to a slothful man: he is as unwilling to go about his business, as a man would be to tread upon a hedge of thorns.

Proverbs 15:24

The way of life is above to the wise.

He, that is truly wise, hath his affections, and conversation above; and, in the holy way of obedience, walketh on to eternal life.

Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

Both the eye and the ear yield much comfort and refreshing to the soul: the eye is pleased with lightsome and pleasant objects; the ear, with hearing of a good report, concerning ourselves; wherein we take so much contentment, as that hereby we are fed and fattened.