March 18th, 2015

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Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

I started off this week with a post on Speech. I followed it up with a post on Speech. I conclude it with this post on (what else?)…speech. But rather than take my word for it, I thought I would allow some passages from the book of Proverbs do my speaking (Ahem) for me! 🙂

“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” 10:11

“When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” 10:19

“The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.” 10:20-21

“The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.” 10:31-32

“Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.” 11;12

“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” 12:18-19

There are tons more. Enough to keep me repenting all day long! 🙂 So rather than “speak” too much, let me just ask you this: what is one of your favorite “speaking” verses?