Proverbs 15
15:1 – A soft answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger:
i. In communication – the message that is conveyed is through TONE!
15:2 – The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness:
i. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly: The words of their tongue demonstrate their wisdom
15:3 – The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good:
i. Wisdom understands that we are always under the eye of God. He sees us in every place, even when we are hidden to human eyes.
15:4 – A wholesome tongue is a tree of life but a perverseness in it breaks the spirit:
i. Good words are like a tree that continually brings life from its shade and fruit. Our words have the power to do far more good than we often think.
15:5 – A fool despises his father’s instruction but he who receives correction is prudent:
i. Proverbs is written as advice from a father to his children. A fool would despise the wisdom that comes from a godly parent and God’s word.
