Proverbs 15 - 21

Much of Solomon's proverbs were wisdom in regards to communications. Like yesterday, I would like to touch on a few -

"A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." (Old Testament Proverbs 15:1)

"The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness." (Old Testament Proverbs 15:2)

"A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent." (Old Testament Proverbs 15:5)

"The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so." (Old Testament Proverbs 15:7)

"A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise." (Old Testament Proverbs 15:12)

"The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness." (Old Testament Proverbs 15:14)

"A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife." (Old Testament Proverbs 15:18)

"The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words." (Old Testament Proverbs 15:26)

"The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things." (Old Testament Proverbs 15:28)

"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." (Old Testament Proverbs 15:31 - 33)

"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud." (Old Testament Proverbs 16:18 - 19)

"He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning." (Old Testament Proverbs 16:20 - 21)

"The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones." (Old Testament Proverbs 16:23 - 24)

"An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good." (Old Testament Proverbs 16:27 - 29)

"He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city." (Old Testament Proverbs 16:32)

"A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue." (Old Testament Proverbs 17:4)

"A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool." (Old Testament Proverbs 17:10)

"Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house." (Old Testament Proverbs 17:13)

"The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with." (Old Testament Proverbs 17:14)

"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones." (Old Testament Proverbs 17:22)

"He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding." (Old Testament Proverbs 17:27 - 28)

"He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him." (Old Testament Proverbs 18:17)

"Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts." (Old Testament Proverbs 21:2)

"Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath." (Old Testament Proverbs 21:23 - 24)