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Prov. 15:1–17 This is a series of proverbs dealing primarily with speech, submission to instruction, and God’s providence.
Prov. 15:1–2, 4 Harsh word is literally “word of pain,” that is, a word that is hurtful. Words wisely chosen promote peace rather than anger, they instruct by example (v. 2), and they encourage rather than discourage (v. 4).
Prov. 15:3 The eyes of the Lord is a major theme in Proverbs. The Lord knows the actions and hearts of all. He is neither pleased with nor fooled by one who offers sacrifices while continuing in the way of wickedness (see vv. 8–9, 11, 26, 29).
Prov. 15:5 The description of a fool who despises his father’s instruction mirrors that of the foolish man who “despises his mother” (v. 20). In Proverbs, the way a person responds to wise parental instruction is an indication of whether he or she will follow the path of wisdom or the way of folly (see 1:8; 4:1; 6:20; 13:1). Note also the references in ch. 15 to how a person responds to reproof (vv. 5, 10, 12, 31, 32).
Prov. 15:8–9 The sacrifice of the wicked is meaningless. By contrast, the prayer of the upright, as a part of a life that pursues righteousness, is pleasing to the Lord (see also vv. 26; 29; 21:3; 27; 28:9).
Prov. 15:13–15 These proverbs focus on the heart. A cheerful face indicates a positive attitude toward life. Such a person has inner joy (v. 15b). But circumstances can rob a person of this joy (vv. 13b, 15a). The key to regaining a joyful heart is in v. 14: seek knowledge.
Prov. 15:16–17 These verses show how to develop the kind of heart described in vv. 13–15. One who “seeks knowledge” (v. 14) recognizes that contentment is found not primarily in external circumstances but in a life governed by the fear of the Lord.
Prov. 15:19 The life of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns. It is filled with one difficulty after another.
Prov. 15:20 On the fool who despises his mother, see the complementary proverb of v. 5.
Prov. 15:25–33 These proverbs begin and end with a contrast: the Lord opposes the proud (v. 25) but is near those who act in humility that comes from the fear of the Lord (v. 33). Verses 24–32 expand on this by illustrating the pride of the wicked and the humility of the righteous. At the center of this section is the reminder that the Lord is far from the wicked but hears the prayer of the righteous (v. 29).
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