Proverbs 15:3-6 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:3

The great truths of divinity are of great use to enforce the precepts of morality, and none more than this?That the eye of God is always upon the children of men. 1. An eye to discern all, not only from which nothing can be concealed, but by which every thing is actually inspected, and nothing overlooked or looked slightly upon: The eyes of the Lord are in every place; for he not only sees all from on high (Ps. 33:13), but he is every where present. Angels are full of eyes (Rev. 4:8), but God... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:4

Note, 1. A good tongue is healing, healing to wounded consciences by comforting them, to sin-sick souls by convincing them, to peace and love when it is broken by accommodating differences, compromising matters in variance, and reconciling parties at variance; this is the healing of the tongue, which is a tree of life, the leaves of which have a sanative virtue, Rev. 22:2. He that knows how to discourse will make the place he lives in a paradise. 2. An evil tongue is wounding (perverseness,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:5

Hence, 1. Let superiors be admonished to give instruction and reproof to those that are under their charge, as they will answer it in the day of account. They must not only instruct with the light of knowledge, but reprove with the heat of zeal; and both these must be done with the authority and affection of a father, and must be continued, though the desired effect be not immediately perceived. If the instruction be despised, give reproof, and rebuke sharply. It is indeed against the grain... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

Note, 1. Where righteousness is riches are, and the comforts of them: In the house of the righteous is much treasure. Religion teaches men to be diligent, temperate, and just, and by these means, ordinarily, the estate is increased. But that is not all: God blesses the habitation of the just, and that blessing makes rich without trouble. Or, if there be not much of this world's goods, yet where there is grace there is true treasure; and those who have but little, if they have a heart to be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the Lord are in every place ,.... Which are expressive of his omniscience, of the full, clear, distinct, and perfect knowledge, which he has of all creatures and things; so that nothing is hid from him, but all open and manifest to him; as they are to Christ the essential Word, Hebrews 4:13 ; and also of the providence of God with respect to all persons in general, and to his own people in particular; and as he is infinite and immense, omnipresent and in all places of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:4

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life ,.... A tongue that delivers out salutary instructions, wholesome advice and counsel; a "healing tongue" F23 מרפא "sanans", so some in Vatablus. , as it may be rendered, which pacifies contending parties, and heals the divisions between them; to have the benefit of such a man's company and conversation is like being in paradise. Such is the tongue of a Gospel minister, which delivers out the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus Christ; sound speech... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:5

A fool despiseth his father's instruction ,.... They are fools that despise any instruction that is wise, good, and profitable; and especially a father's instruction, whose love, tender affection, and care, will not suffer him, knowingly, to give any but what is good and wholesome: wherefore to despise it is not only a contempt of his authority, but a slight of his love; which are both very aggravating, and sufficiently demonstrate his folly; and of which he may be himself convinced when it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

In the house of the righteous is much treasure ,.... God sometimes blesses the righteous with great riches, as he did Abraham; or, however, if they have but little, it is better than the riches of many wicked; because they have what they have with a blessing, and they are content with it: and they have abundance of spiritual treasure; they have God for their portion; Christ, and all good things along with him; the rich graces of the Spirit; a rich experience of the grace of God; and all... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the Lord are in every place - He not only sees all things, by his omnipresence, but his providence is everywhere. And if the consideration that his eye is in every place, have a tendency to appal those whose hearts are not right before him, and who seek for privacy, that they may commit iniquity; yet the other consideration, that his providence is everywhere, has a great tendency to encourage the upright, and all who may be in perilous or distressing circumstances. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:4

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life - Here again is an allusion to the paradisiacal tree, חיים עץ ets chaiyim , "the tree of lives." read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:3

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:4

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:4

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