Proverbs 15:28-16:5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:28

Here is, 1. A good man proved to be a wise man by this, that he governs his tongue well; he that does so the same is a perfect man, Jas. 3:2. It is part of the character of a righteous man that being convinced of the account he must give of his words, and of the good and bad influence of them upon others, he makes conscience of speaking truly (it is his heart that answers, that is, he speaks as he thinks, and dares not do otherwise, he speaks the truth in his heart, Ps. 15:2), and of speaking... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer ,.... He thinks before he speaks, meditates what he shall say, what answer to give to men; whether in things civil, natural, or religious; and what to return to the Lord when he is reproved by him; or what to say in prayer to him, or by way of thankfulness for mercies received from him; see Proverbs 3:6 ; though our Lord advises his disciples, when summoned before their persecutors, not to meditate beforehand what they should answer, since they... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer - His tongue never runs before his wit, he never speaks rashly, and never unadvisedly; because he studies - ponders, his thoughts and his words. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:24-33

Religion and common sense What is religion without common sense? Fanaticism, extravagance, and folly. What is common sense without religion? Dry, bald, uninspired and uninspiring worldliness. What are they united? The wisdom of both worlds, the wisdom of time and of eternity. Let. us look at some of their combined teachings. I. TEACHINGS OF COMMON SENSE . 1 . To avoid danger and death. ( Proverbs 15:24 .) This is obvious enough, but, unguided by religion, prudence may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer. The good man deliberates before he speaks, takes time to consider his answer, lest he should say anything false, or inexpedient, or injurious to his neighbour. A Latin adage runs— " Qui bene vult fari debet bene praemeditari ." Says Theognis— βουλεύου δὶς καὶ τρίς ὅτοί κ ἐπὶ τὸν νόον ἀτηρὸς γὰρ ἀεὶ λάβρος ἀνὴρ τελέθει "Whate'er comes in your mind, deliberate; A hasty man but rushes on his fate." ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:28

Proverbs 15:28. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer He answers, or speaks, considerately and conscientiously, and therefore profitably, to the edification of the hearers; but the mouth of the wicked Not the heart, for they are without heart, in the Scripture account, and speak rashly whatever comes into their minds, without the direction of their hearts or consciences; poureth out evil things Foolish, unprofitable, and hurtful speeches. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 15:28

evil. Hebrew. ra'a. App-44 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:28

"The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the evil poureth out evil things.""This contrasts the thoughtfulness that precedes the studious answer of the wise man with the hasty babbling of the foolish."[28] "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one" (Colossians 4:6). In these words Paul cautioned Christians that their answers also should be preceded with thoughtfulness. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 15:28

28. (Compare Proverbs 15:14; Proverbs 10:11). Caution is the fruit of wisdom; rashness of folly. read more

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