I love words.
Talking, writing, thinking, talking, reading, talking...
As someone who loves words, I often land in hot water because of them. I speak before I think, I say too much, I talk when I should listen...on and on it goes.
A few years ago I noticed the wealth of wisdom regarding the words we speak nestled in the book of Proverbs and I jotted down 'words' at the end of each statement, for a quick easy reference. It's a gold mine!!!
A few of my favorites?
Chpt 10:11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Chpt 10:19 (an ouch verse for me)
When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise.
Chpt 10:31
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
Chpt 12:25
An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up.
Chpt 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
THINK before you speak - ask yourself is it True? Helpful? Inspiring? Necessary? Kind?
Chpt 15:28
The heart of the righteous weighs it's answers
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil?
Chpt 16:21
The wise in heart are called discerning,
and pleasant words promote instruction.
Chpt 16:25
A wise man's heart guides his mouth,
and his lips promote instruction.
Chpt 17:27
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint,
and a man of understanding is even tempered.
Chpt 18:13
He who answers before listening
that is his folly and his shame.
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