Proverbs , Sarah Barry
FEAR THE LORD
Passage: Proverbs 15:18~33  
Key verse: 33
19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,(C)
but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father,(D)
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(E)
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent
to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,(K)
but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.(L)
27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(P)
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(S)
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.(T)
31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
will be at home among the wise.(U)
Cross references
- Proverbs 15:18 : S Pr 6:16-19; S 14:17
- Proverbs 15:18 : S Ge 13:8
- Proverbs 15:19 : Pr 22:5
- Proverbs 15:20 : S Pr 10:1
- Proverbs 15:21 : S Pr 2:14
- Proverbs 15:22 : S Ps 16:7
- Proverbs 15:22 : 1Ki 1:12; Pr 24:6
- Proverbs 15:22 : S Pr 11:14
- Proverbs 15:23 : S Pr 12:14
- Proverbs 15:23 : Pr 25:11
- Proverbs 15:25 : S Pr 12:7
- Proverbs 15:25 : S Dt 19:14; Pr 23:10-11
- Proverbs 15:26 : S Ps 94:11
- Proverbs 15:26 : S Pr 6:16
- Proverbs 15:26 : S Ps 18:26
- Proverbs 15:27 : S Ex 23:8; S Ps 15:5; Isa 1:23; 33:15
- Proverbs 15:28 : S Pr 14:8
- Proverbs 15:28 : S Ps 59:7
- Proverbs 15:29 : S ver 8; S Job 15:31; Ps 145:18-19; Isa 59:2; S Jn 9:31
- Proverbs 15:30 : Pr 25:25
- Proverbs 15:31 : S Pr 9:7-9; S 12:1
- Proverbs 15:32 : S Pr 1:7; S 12:1
- Proverbs 15:32 : S Pr 9:7-9; S 12:1; Ecc 7:5
- Proverbs 15:33 : S Pr 1:7
- Proverbs 15:33 : Pr 16:18; 18:12; 22:4; 29:23; Isa 66:2
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True wisdom leads us to fear the LORD. This theme is repeated several times in Proverbs (1:7, 9:10, 15:33). To fear the LORD is to be humble before God (33). The LORD opposes the proud (25a) but honors the humble (33b). Those who are humble accept life-giving correction (31,32). The LORD knows our thoughts and detests the thoughts of the wicked (26a). He is far from the wicked (29a). The LORD protects widows from the schemes of the proud (25b). He is pleased when we speak gracious words. The LORD also hears the prayers of the righteous (29b).
Prayer: Father, thank you for the book of Proverbs. May your word direct my path toward you. Help me to know and fear you more.
One Word: Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD