Let's continue with our pattern of considering Proverbs, this time with chapter 15:1-5:

A mild answer turns away rage,But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the stupid blurts out foolishness. 3 The eyes of Jehovah are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good. 4 A calm tongue is a tree of life, But twisted speech causes despair. 5 A fool disrespects his father’s discipline, But a shrewd person accepts correction.

Prov 15:1: How wise! When anger flares, a mild, gentle response can defuse the situation, while a painful or harsh response escalates the problem. A person truly having mildness is gentle in their pattern of life, with a calm heart. This is part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit, which we can pray for (Galatians 5:22,23).

Prov 15:2: Even the tongue can put knowledge to good use, benefitting others by our encouraging wise words. The stupid one, morally, may know the right thing but often won't do it, choosing foolishness which is in his heart. "Out of the heart's abundance the mouth speaks." He needs to humble himself before God, accepting His loving correction.

Prov 15:3: Yes, Jehovah sees both the good and the bad--angels are watching as well. Will we make Jehovah's heart glad by practicing what is good? How wise and loving to please Him!

Prov 15:4: Literally, "a tongue of healing" uses wisdom aright, to refresh others, helping them find and remain on the road to endless life in peace and happiness. Twisted or corrupt speech, brings nothing of value.

Prov 15:5: Once again the fool needs to humble himself and listen to God's counsel. The shrewd, or foresighted person, looks ahead at the consequences, good or bad, of his decisions and actions, and learns to appreciate the good that can come from accepting advice and correction.

Psal 56 is the 15th Psalm of Book 2, which has 31 chapters, one for each day of the month. Psalm 56 was written by David, when under duress, saying in verse 8 to God, "Do collect my tears in your skin bottle. Are they not recorded in your book?" Verse 9 adds "Of this I am confident: God is on my side." David looked to Jehovah with great faith in His love for him and His power to act in his behalf. So should we.