“A scoffer [unlike a wise man] resents one who rebukes him and tries to teach him; Nor will he go to the wise [for counsel and instruction].” Proverbs...
“Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) and Abaddon (the abyss, the place of eternal punishment) lie open before the LORD– How much more the hearts and inner...
“There is severe discipline for him who [a]turns from the way [of righteousness]; And he who hates correction will die.” Proverbs 15:10 AMP No one likes to...
“The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable...
“The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight!” Proverbs 15:8 AM Our verse today...
“Great and priceless treasure is in the house of the [consistently] righteous one [who seeks godly instruction and grows in wisdom],” Proverbs 15:6 AMP Our verse today...
“A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction, But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense. Proverbs 15:5...
“A soothing tongue [speaking words that build up and encourage] is a tree of life, But a perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and depress] crushes...