A Wise Man’s Heart

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.

Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.

A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.

A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.

A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

 He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.

Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.

Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

Proverbs 16:21-33

It takes real skill to deal with all sorts of people. We get angry, we lash out, regret what we said. It is hard to take it back.

If you have been instructed in God’s Word you will come to realize those who are slow to anger are better off than those flash fry with anger and then regret it.

Inevitably, each of us at times are tempted to lash out in anger. Yet through God’s work in our lives we can learn to control our anger. What better way to influence people than through a gentle spirit.

He who conquers his anger conquers a strong enemy.

Our Daily Bread – Proverbs 16:21-33