15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes , But a wise man is he who listens to counsel .
16 A fool's anger is known at once , But a prudent man conceals dishonor .
17 He who speaks truth tells what is right , But a false witness , deceit .
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword , But the tongue of the wise brings healing .
19 Truthful lips will be established forever , But a lying tongue is only for a moment .
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil , But counselors of peace have joy .
21 No e harm befalls the righteous , But the wicked are filled with trouble .
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord , But those who deal faithfully are His delight .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:15-22
Commentary on Proverbs 12:15
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A fool, in the sense of Scripture, means a wicked man, one who acts contrary to the wisdom that is from above. His rule is, to do what is right in his own eyes.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:16
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A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it; he is ever in trouble and running into mischief. It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts, instead of making the worst of them.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:17
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It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:18
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Whisperings and evil surmises, like a sword, separate those that have been dear to each other. The tongue of the wise is health, making all whole.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:19
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If truth be spoken, it will hold good; whoever may be disobliged, still it will keep its ground.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:20
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Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:21
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If men are sincerely righteous, the righteous God has engaged that no evil shall happen to them. But they that delight in mischief shall have enough of it.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:22
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Make conscience of truth, not only in words, but in actions.