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Wise Speech
The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. Prov 18:21
Watch your words and hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief. Prov 21:23 MSG
Prov 10:19 (p.487)
Wounding Words• Gossip
A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or
fire lights wood.Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart. Prov 26:21-22
Wounding Words• Slander / Insults
Never slander a worker to the employer, or the person will curse you, and you will pay for
it.Some people curse their father
and do not thank their mother.They are pure in their own eyes,
but they are filthy and unwashed. Prov 30:10-12
Wounding Words• Lying
Prov 25:18 (also 12:19)
Just as damaging as a madman shooting a deadly weapon
is someone who lies to a friend and then says, “I was only joking.” Prov
26:18-19
Wounding Words• Over-Promising
Prov 20:25 (also25:14)
Wounding Words• Flattery
To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet. Prov 29:5
Prov 27:1-2
Wounding Words• Nagging
Better to live alone in a tumbledown shack than share a mansion with a nagging
spouse. Prov 21:9 MSG
War and PeacePeople may cover their hatred with pleasant
words,but they’re deceiving you.
They pretend to be kind, but don’t believe them.
Their hearts are full of many evils. Prov 26:24-25
War and PeaceBut the words you speak come from the
heart—that’s what defiles you. For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery,
all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander. These are what defile you. Matt
15:18-20
War and PeaceCome to me, all of you who are weary and
carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matt 11:28
I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or
afraid. John 14:27
Wise fights• Deal with your own anger first.
An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. Prov 29:22-23
Wise fights• Be willing to avoid or drop the argument.
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. Prov 20:3
Wise fights• Stay off substances.
Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls.
Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. Prov 20:1
Wise fights• Be gentle.
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. Prov
15:1
Wise fights• Deal with the issue.
Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out. Prov
17:14
Becoming a Builder
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Eph
4:29 NIV
Becoming a builder• Encouraging
Prov 16:24
Becoming a builder• Comforting
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
Prov 12:25
Becoming a builder• Gentle
Prov 25:15
Becoming a builder• Helpful
The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give. Prov
15:7
Becoming a builder• Correcting
Prov 27:5-6
Becoming a builder• Careful
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Prov 15:28 NASB
Becoming a builder• Defend those in need
Prov 31:8
Becoming a builder• Timely
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the
right time! Prov 15:23
Becoming a builder• A Reputation for Wise Words:
Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than
silver or gold. Prov 22:1The words of the godly are a life-giving
fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent
intentions. Prov 10:11
Wise Speech