PROVERBS CHAPTER 15.
V. 9. The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord, He loathes their entire conduct; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness, who makes it his business to search after, to pursue with great eagerness, that righteousness of life which pleases Yahweh.
V. 10. Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way, that is, a sharp punishment will strike him who leaves the path pointed out by the will of the Lord; and he that hateth reproof, namely, the rebuke of God’s Word, shall die, for death is the wages of sin.
V. 11. Hell and destruction are before the Lord, the realm of the dead, the place of eternal perdition, is uncovered before Him; He knows them, though they be hidden from the eyes of men; how much more, then, the hearts of the children of men? Yahweh knows the hearts of all men, they are all uncovered before His eyes, Jer. 17, 10; Heb. 4, 13.
V. 12. A scorner, one who makes it a point to mock at everything that is holy, loveth not one that reproveth him, for his foolish pride resents correction; neither will he go unto the wise, because there he must expect censure; so he prefers the company of those who applaud his folly.