The Tongue Of The Righteous

Is Choice Silver

Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.

Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.

The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.

Proverbs 10:17-21

There are numerous poems about the meaning of the words we speak. There is a connection between wisdom and limiting what we say.

We are wise to be careful about what we say or how much we say in certain situations. It makes sense to guard our words when we are angry. James urged his fellow believers, “Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”

When others are grieving, our silent presence may help more than abundant expressions of sympathy.

Although there is a time to be quiet and a time to speak, choosing to speak less allows us to hear more.

Let your speech be better than silence; otherwise be silent.

Our Daily Bread – September 25, 2014