Proverbs: Wise Words

Listen along as we continue learn wisdom as we look through the Proverbs.

Notes//Quotes:

Larry & Jorgen reading, Proverbs 10:18,19,31,32; 12:13,14,17,18; 15:1,4; 16:23,28; 18:13,21; 24:26

“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
 but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” 
Proverbs 12:8

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue.”
Proverbs 18:21

“A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.”
Proverbs 16:28

“an evil man is trapped by his sinful talk”...“From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good”
Proverbs 12:13 & 13:2

“2 For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. 3 If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. 4 Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things"
James 3:2-5

“he who conceals his hatred has lying lips”
Proverbs 10:18

The characteristics of words:
1. Truthful and honest rather than deceptive. 
2. Kind and gentle rather than rash.
3. Wise and apt rather than careless.
4. Forthright and courageous rather than gossip.
5. Economical rather than impulsiveness.

“Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.”
Proverbs 12:17

“a soft answer turns away wrath.” 
Proverbs 15:1

“With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.”
Proverbs 25:15

“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable…”
Proverbs 10:32 

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.”
Proverbs 25:10

“Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.”
Proverbs 24:26

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

“Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.”
Proverbs 17:28

“out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”
Luke 6:45