Proverbs 15:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 15:2

1 A ^asoft answer turns away wrath,
But ^ba harsh word stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
^aBut the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

3 ^aThe eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4 A¹ wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

5 ^aA fool despises his father’s instruction,
^bBut he who¹ receives correction is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

Definitions of words in Proverbs 15:2:

Forth {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Mouth {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Tongue {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}