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Proverbs 15 · Grade 4

Soft Words, Glad Hearts

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Proverbs 15 begins with one of the best-known sayings about speech: A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge. A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

God sees and hears. Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. The prayer of the upright is his delight. Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Love and peace matter more than riches. Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble. Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred. A glad heart makes a cheerful face. The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

Show What You Know

  1. What crushes the spirit?

  2. What is Yahweh's delight?

  3. What is better than great treasure with trouble?

  4. What makes a cheerful face?

  5. What comes before honor?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

GodgentleheartLovehumility
  1. Proverbs 15 begins with one of the best-known sayings about speech: A answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
  2. sees and hears.
  3. and peace matter more than riches.
  4. A glad makes a cheerful face.
  5. Before honor is .

Think About It

  1. A gentle answer turns away wrath. Think of a time someone was upset with you. How could a gentle answer help?

  2. Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is. Why is love worth more than riches?

Memory Verse

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for gentle answers. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who appeases strife?
  • How can you show humility this week?

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