Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Proverbs 15
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Browse this work.
Proverbs15:2
2. useth ... aright--commends knowledge by its proper use.
poureth out--utters abundantly (Pr 12:23), and so disgusts others.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:2. Public domain.
Proverbs15:3
3. beholding--watching (compare Pr 5:21; Psa 66:7).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:3. Public domain.
Proverbs15:4
4. A wholesome tongue--(Compare Margin), pacifying and soothing language.
tree of life--(Pr 3:18; 11:30).
perverseness therein--cross, ill-natured language.
breach ... spirit--(compare Is 65:14, Hebrew), grieves, instead of appeasing.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:4. Public domain.
Proverbs15:5
5. (Compare Pr 4:1; 10:17; 13:1-18).
is prudent--acts discreetly.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:5. Public domain.
Proverbs15:6
6. treasure--implying utility.
trouble--vexation and affliction.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:6. Public domain.
Proverbs15:7
7. (Compare Pr 10:20, 21).
heart ... not so--not right, or vain.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:7. Public domain.
Proverbs15:8-9
8-9. The sacrifice [and] prayer--are acts of worship.
way ... followeth ... righteousness--denote conduct. God's regard for the worship and deeds of the righteous and wicked respectively, so stated in Psa 50:17; Is 1:11.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:8-9. Public domain.
Proverbs15:10
10. (Compare Pr 10:17).
the way--that in which God would have him to go (Pr 2:13; Psa 119:1).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:10. Public domain.
Proverbs15:11
11. Hell--(Psa 16:10).
destruction--or, "Abaddon," the place of the destroyer. All the unseen world is open to God, much more men's hearts.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:11. Public domain.
Proverbs15:12
12. (Compare Pr 9:8).
go unto the wise--to be instructed.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:12. Public domain.
Proverbs15:13
13. maketh ... countenance--or, "benefits the countenance."
spirit is broken--and so the countenance is sad.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:13. Public domain.
Proverbs15:14
14. (Compare Pr 10:21, 22). The wise grow wiser, the fools more foolish (Pr 9:9).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:14. Public domain.
Proverbs15:15
15. The state of the heart governs the outward condition.
evil--sad, contrasted with the cheerfulness of a feast.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:15. Public domain.
Proverbs15:16
16. trouble--agitation, implying the anxieties and perplexities attending wealth held by worldlings (Pr 16:18; 1Ti 6:6).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:16. Public domain.
Proverbs15:17
17. dinner--or, "allowance" (2Ki 25:30)--
of herbs--and that the plainest.
and hatred--(compare Pr 10:12, 18).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:17. Public domain.
Proverbs15:18
18. (Compare Pr 14:29; 16:32).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:18. Public domain.
Proverbs15:19
19. The difficulties of the slothful result from want of energy; the righteous find a
plain [and open] way--literally, "a highway," by diligence (1Sa 10:7; Psa 1:3).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:19. Public domain.
Proverbs15:20
20. (Compare Pr 10:1).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:20. Public domain.
Proverbs15:21
21. walketh uprightly--and so finds his joy (Pr 3:6; 10:23).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:21. Public domain.
Proverbs15:22
22. Without counsel--or, "deliberation," implying a wise deference to the opinions of the wise and good, contrasted with rashness.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:22. Public domain.
Proverbs15:23
23. Good advice blesses the giver and receiver.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:23. Public domain.
Proverbs15:24
24. (Compare Col 3:2). Holy purposes prevent sinning, and so its evils.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:24. Public domain.
Proverbs15:25
25. The most desolate who have God's aid have more permanent good than the self-reliant sinner (Pr 2:22; 12:7).
border--or, "boundary for possessions" (Psa 78:54).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:25. Public domain.
Proverbs15:26
26. are pleasant words--that is, pleasing to God (Pr 8:8, 9).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:26. Public domain.
Proverbs15:27
27. (Compare Pr 11:17). Avarice brings trouble to him and his.
hateth gifts--or, "bribes" (Ex 23:8; Psa 15:5), and is not avaricious.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:27. Public domain.
Proverbs15:28
28. (Compare Pr 15:14; 10:11). Caution is the fruit of wisdom; rashness of folly.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:28. Public domain.
Proverbs15:29
29. far ... wicked--in His love and favor (Psa 22:11; 119:155).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:29. Public domain.
Proverbs15:30
30. light of the eyes--(Pr 13:9). What gives light rejoiceth the heart, by relieving from anxiety as to our course; so
good report--or, "doctrine" (Is 28:9; 53:1),
maketh ... fat--or, "gives prosperity" (Pr 3:13-17; 9:11). The last clause is illustrated by the first.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:30. Public domain.
Proverbs15:31-32
31-32. (Compare Pr 10:17).
reproof of life--which leads to life.
abideth ... wise--is numbered among them.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:31-32. Public domain.
Proverbs15:33
33. The fear ... wisdom--Wisdom instructs in true piety.
before ... humility--(compare Lu 24:26; 1Pe 1:11); opposite (compare Pr 16:18).
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:33. Public domain.
Read Proverbs 15. Compare commentaries on this chapter.
Source and publication rights
Public domain. Public Domain. Source edition.
Berean Blue opens December 1, 2026. Explore this passage in the app preview.
Proverbs15:1
CHAPTER 15
Pr 15:1-33.
1. soft--tender or gentle.
turneth ... wrath--from any one.
stir up--as a smouldering fire is excited.
Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Proverbs 15:1. Public domain.
Permanent link. Source edition.