Proverbs 15:12-33

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 15:19

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.An hedge — As a way hedged up with thorns, troublesome, perplexed, and full of difficulties.Plain — Is easy and pleasant to him, notwithstanding all its difficulties. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.Counsel — When men do not seek, or will not receive advice from others. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 15:23

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!The answer — By a wise, or good and seasonable answer. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 15:24

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.The way — The way a wise man takes to obtain life, is to place his heart, and treasure, and conversation on things above. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 15:25

The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.The proud — Of the mighty oppressors.The border — The estate, the border being often used, for the land within the borders. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 15:26

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.Pleasant — Acceptable to God. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 15:27

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.Troubleth — Brings God's curse upon himself and family.Gifts — Bribes given to corrupt judgment.Live — Shall preserve himself and family from ruin. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.Studieth — He speaks considerately.The mouth — Not the heart; for he rashly speaks what comes into his mouth, without the direction of his heart or conscience. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.A good report — A good name.Fat — Not only chears a man for the present, but gives him such stable comfort as revives his soul, and gives vigour to his body. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 15:31

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.The ear — The man that hearkens to that reproof which leads to life, seeks and delights in the company of the wise. read more

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