Meditations from Proverbs 15
Speak Life:
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,
but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—
and how good is a timely word!
The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.
Be Teachable:
A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.
Mockers resent correction,
so they avoid the wise.
Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.
Whoever heeds life-giving correction
will be at home among the wise.
Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,
but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD,
and humility comes before honor.
Cultivate Joy:
A happy heart makes the face cheerful,
but heartache crushes the spirit.
Better a little with the fear of the LORD
than great wealth with turmoil.
Better a small serving of vegetables with love
than a fattened calf with hatred.
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—
and how good is a timely word!
Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.
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