A man finds joy in giving an apt reply - and how good is a timely word! (15:23)
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. (16:24)
Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue (17:28)
He who answers before listening - that is his folly and his shame. (18:13)
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels, they go down to a man's innermost parts. (18:8/26:22)
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (12:18)
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. (17:14)
Yahweh detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. (12:22)
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (18:20,21)
Proverbs NIV
[Yahweh, help me always have an apt reply and lips that issue 'the power of life']
Friday, May 21, 2010
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