Proverbs 15 1-9 The contrast between wisdom and folly

Proverbs 15 1-9 The contrast between wisdom and folly

From Life Point by Tom Dougherty

April 28, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

This episode explores the contrasts between wisdom and folly as presented in Proverbs 15:1-9.

15 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. 4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. 5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. 6 The house ...

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Host: Tom Dougherty

Topics covered

  • wisdom
  • folly
  • Proverbs
  • discipline
  • communication

Keywords

  • Proverbs 15
  • wisdom
  • folly
  • gentle answer
  • harsh word

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