Proverbs 15

Treated in 8 passages across the library.

  • 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight. 3
  • 15:19 The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway. 1
  • 15:22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 1
  • 15:24 To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath. 1
  • 15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live. 1
  • 15:33 The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility. 1

American Standard Version

  1. The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith · Charles H. Spurgeon

    The Month of March cites Prov. 15:8

    … and not be afraid." March 18 CONTINUE UPRIGHT "The prayer of the upright is his delight" Prov. 15:8 This is as good as a promise, for it declares a present fact, which will be the same thro…

  2. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    4.6 Prayer cites Prov 15: 8

    …Because he loves to hear the voice of prayer. ‘The prayer of the upright is his delight.’ Prov 15: 8. You let the musician play a great while ere you throw him down money, because you love t…

  3. All Things for Good · Thomas Watson

    Why all things work for good cites Prov. xv. 8

    …Prayer works for their hurt. “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord” (Prov. xv. 8). A wicked man is in a great strait: if he prays not, he sins; if he prays, he sins, “Let…

  4. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The Third Stage cites Prov. 15:19

    …is fulfilled unto them as it is written, “The way of the slothful man is full of thorns.” Prov. 15:19. Yea, they will rather choose to walk upon a snare than to go up this hill, and the rest …

  5. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    The Church and the Body of Christ cites Proverbs 15:22

    …is, purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established” (Proverbs 15:22, ASV). This has governance implications. Boards and elders should not exist merely to rat…

  6. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    1.3 The Preface to the Commandments cites Prov 15: 24

    …, it may be observed that hell is locus subterraneus, some place beneath. ‘Hell beneath.’ Prov 15: 24. Hesiod says, ‘Hell is as far under the earth, as heaven is above it.’ The devils besough…

  7. Rise Up, Men of God · Ochorus Originals

    The Battle Within cites Proverbs 15:27

    …fied with their income" (Ecclesiastes 5:10). "A greedy man brings ruin to his household" (Proverbs 15:27). "The Lord detests dishonest scales" (Proverbs 11:1). If you are in a position where you…

  8. Evening by Evening · Charles H. Spurgeon

    April cites Proverbs 15:33

    …, there to indulge in communion with the Most High. April 5 “Before honour is humility.” (Proverbs 15:33) Humiliation of soul always brings a positive blessing with it. If we empty our hearts of…