--- title: "Proverbs 15 - Study King James Bible with trapps complete commentary" description: "Read Proverbs 15 with trapps complete commentary commentary. 1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out" image: "/_app/immutable/assets/missing.C7wGMEZ6.jpg" url: "https://realbiblebelievers.com/study/trapps-complete-commentary/proverbs/15" --- [ Read](/kjv/proverbs/15)[ Commentary](/study/proverbs/15)[ Interlinear](/interlinear/proverbs/15) Audio 1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.* 3 The eyes of the LORD *are* in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 4 A wholesome tongue *is* a tree of life: but perverseness therein *is* a breach in the spirit.* 5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 6 In the house of the righteous *is* much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish *doeth* not so. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked *is* an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright *is* his delight. 9 The way of the wicked *is* an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 10 Correction *is* grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: *and* he that hateth reproof shall die.* 11 Hell and destruction *are* before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 15 All the days of the afflicted *are* evil: but he that is of a merry heart *hath* a continual feast. 16 Better *is* little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17 Better *is* a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but *he that is* slow to anger appeaseth strife. 19 The way of the slothful *man is* as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous *is* made plain.* 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 21 Folly *is* joy to *him that is* destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.* 22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word *spoken* in due season, how good *is it*!* 24 The way of life *is* above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 26 The thoughts of the wicked *are* an abomination to the LORD: but *the words* of the pure *are* pleasant words.* 27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 29 The LORD *is* far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: *and* a good report maketh the bones fat. 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.*** 33 The fear of the LORD *is* the instruction of wisdom; and before honour *is* humility. [Proverbs 14](/study/proverbs/14) [Proverbs 16](/study/proverbs/16) ## Commentary To verse 1 [Pro 15:1](/kjv/pro/15/1) A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Ver. 1. **A soft answer turneth away wrath.** ] It is easier to stir strife than to stint it. Hard to hard, will never do; but lay a flint upon a pillow, and you may break it with ease. “Frangitur ira gravis quando est responsio suavis.” What is more boisterous than the winds? *tamen iidem imbribus sopiuntur,* saith Pliny, yet are they laid with soft showers. How soon was David disarmed by Abigail’s gentle apology, and made as meek as a lamb! So were the hot and hasty Ephraimites by Gideon’s mild and modest answer.[Jdg 8:1-3](/kjv/-jdg/8/1-3) "By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone."[Pro 25:15](/kjv/-pro/25/15) Howbeit, some persons must be more roughly dealt with, or they will never have done - nettles hardly handled sting not as they will if gently touched - in some eases especially, as when God’s glory is engaged. When Servetus condemned Zuinglius for his harshness, he answers, *In aliis mansuetus ero, in blasphemiis in Christum non ita:* *a* In other cases I will be mild; but in case of blasphemies against Christ, I have no patience. So Luther, in a letter to Staupicius, *Inveniar sane superbus, &c., modo impii silentii non arguar dum dominus patitur:* Let me be counted proud or passionate, so I be not found guilty of sinful silence when the cause of God suffereth. Madness, in this case, is better than mildness: moderation here is mere mopishness, nay, it is much worse. **** **But grievous words stir up anger.** ] Heb., Make it to ascend - viz., into the nostrils, as fire in a chimney, when blown up with bellows. Some men have quick and hot spirits; yea, some good men, as those two brethren, "sons of thunder," how soon was their choler up.[Luk 9:55](/kjv/-luk/9/55) Now, hard and harsh words do cast oil upon the flame, and set their passions afloat; and then there is no *ho* with them. *Fertur equis auriga, nec audit currus habenas.* How was Saul enkindled by Doeg, and David by Nabal’s currishness! Rehoboam, with one churlish breath, lost ten tribes; and Adrian the emperor, gave the crier great thanks, who, when he was bidden to quiet the tumultuous people with an imperious Sιωπησατε , Hold your tongues, he held out his hand only; and when the people listened with great silence (as the manner was), to hear the cry, *Hoc vero, inquit, princeps vult;* - This is that, said he, that the emperor requires of you - viz., to be silent. *b* The best answer to words of scorn and petulance (saith one), is Isaac’s apology to his brother Ishmael, patience and silence, η σιγαν χρη, η κρεισσονα σιγης λεγειν: η ηχιστα η ηδιστα . Either reply not at all, or else so that all may be well between you. *a* Ep. ad Servet. *b* Dio in vit. 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