14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lordthan great wealth with turmoil.
17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Read all of Psalm 34 NIVWhen Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Read all of Matthew 16 NIVMy salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Read all of Psalm 62 NIVAbove all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Read all of 1 Peter 4 NIVNow I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.
Read all of Daniel 4 NIVFor the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Read all of Hebrews 4 NIV"Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs."
Read all of Jonah 2 NIV
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Commentary on Today's Verse
Commentary on Proverbs 15:16-17
(Read Proverbs 15:16-17)
Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked.