Read Proverbs 15.1-33. In verse 1: In responding to angry people, one might be tempted to use harsh and violent language. The verse states the paradox that when one responds to angry people, soft is strong and harsh is weak. In verse 14: Heart (mind) and mouth are often contrasted as the organ of storage-reflection (mind) and the organ of expression (mouth). Here, the wise use their minds to seek even more knowledge, whereas fools use their mouth only to feed more folly. In verse 26: Abomination, originally a ritual term for unacceptable offering, is here used metaphorically. Pure is this usage means acceptable to God. In verse 33: As one must first be low (humility) in order to be raised up (honor), so fear of the Lord comes before wisdom. Comments or Questions..
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