Proverbs 12:1-5
Right Thoughts Result in Right Actions
Proverbs 12:6-10
Our Chief Aim Should Be to Build Others up
Proverbs 12:11-16
Wicked Words Are The Product of An Evil Heart
Proverbs 12:17-22
Careless Words Are Harmful
Proverbs 12:20-28
A Contrast Between Diligence And Laziness
Proverbs 13:1-5
Our Speech Should be Uplifting
Proverbs 13:6-13
Pride Causes Us to Be Contentious
Proverbs 13:11-15
Following Instruction Will Spare You Sorrow
Proverbs 13:14-20
Friends Will Take You Up or Down
Proverbs 13:21-25
When Genuine Love is Questionable
Proverbs 14:1-5
No Work Means No Harvest
Proverbs 14:6-12
Fools Think Their Ways Are Right
Proverbs 14:13-17
Failing to Live by The Truth of God’s Word
Proverbs 14:18-23
It’s Important to Listen to Instruction
Proverbs 14:24-29
A Bad Temper is a Sign of Weakness
Proverbs 14:30-35
Emotions Effect Our Physical Conditon
Proverbs 15:1-5
Choose Gentle Words
Proverbs 15:6-11
Refusal to Take Correction Brings Discipline
Proverbs 15:12-15
We Feed What Our Heart Craves
Proverbs 15:16-22
Love is More Important Than Riches
Proverbs 15:23-27
Wise Leaders Always Seek Advice
Proverbs 15:28-33
The Righteous Weighs His Words Carefully
Proverbs 16:1-11
God’s Sovereignty in Shaping the World
Proverbs 16:5-11
Making Enemies to Be at Peace
Proverbs 16:12-17
Better to Have Wisdom Than Gold
Proverbs 16:18-22
Pride Goes Before Destruction
Proverbs 16:23-26
The Way That Seems Right to Man
Proverbs 16:27-33
A Whisperer Separates Friends
Proverbs 17:1-4
The Lord Tests the Hearts
Proverbs 17:5-9
Children Need to Revere Their Parents
Proverbs 17:10-14
Evil Men Seek Rebellion
Proverbs 17:15-19
A Friend Loves at All Times
Proverbs 17:20-28
A Merry Heart Is Like Medicine
Proverbs 18:1-5
With Dishonor Comes Reproach
The Righteous Weighs His Words Carefully
Proverbs 15:28–33
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The righteous man weighs his words carefully rather than blurting out the first thing that comes to his mind while the wicked has no such consideration (v. 28). The wicked speaks whatever comes to his lips and doesn’t worry about what harm it may bring. In fact some people pride themselves on being frank and outspoken when it would be much better if they would be more careful in what they say and thus save offenses and sorrow. Because the Lord hates the wicked He distances Himself from them and refuses to hear them (v. 29). However, He will hear the righteous for He has pledged Himself to hear their prayers (John 15:7). What a privilege and promise this is for those of us who know and love Him.
A cheerful look or a few words of encouragement not only brings joy to the heart but also contributes to physical well being (v. 30). It is only those who hear reproof who get understanding (v. 31). To ignore reproof only shows that the person actually hates himself (v. 32). The fear of the Lord is not only the beginning of knowledge but it also brings wisdom. It is a part of wisdom for us to acknowledge our mistakes and faults and thus “before honor is humility” (v. 33).
Application
It is easy for me to speak before I think and in the process hurt others? I must remember that the righteous man weighs his words carefully rather than blurting out the first thing that comes to mind.
Proverbs 15:28-33 (English Standard Version)
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