“In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.” (v.19)
In other words, the more one talks, the greater the possibility one might, stretch the truth, talk themselves into trouble, tell a lie, sin. Like that old saying, “Better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you’re a little off, than to open your mouth and prove it.”
Scripture even tells us to be slow to speak, but quick to hear. I guess that’s why God gave us one mouth and two ears, so we would listen twice as much as we speak. As a Christian, we want our speech to be as choice silver (v.20), bringing forth wisdom (v.31), and being known for what is acceptable (v.32) – not for causing tension, strife, slander, or trouble.
Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks (Matthew 12:34). If our hearts are full of love, then our words will be as choice silver, bringing forth wisdom to those around us. May God give you the strength to hold your peace when prudent, and the wisdom to speak with love from the heart in due season.
The Truth: “He that hath knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.” (Proverbs 17:27-28)
In other words, the more one talks, the greater the possibility one might, stretch the truth, talk themselves into trouble, tell a lie, sin. Like that old saying, “Better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you’re a little off, than to open your mouth and prove it.”
Scripture even tells us to be slow to speak, but quick to hear. I guess that’s why God gave us one mouth and two ears, so we would listen twice as much as we speak. As a Christian, we want our speech to be as choice silver (v.20), bringing forth wisdom (v.31), and being known for what is acceptable (v.32) – not for causing tension, strife, slander, or trouble.
Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks (Matthew 12:34). If our hearts are full of love, then our words will be as choice silver, bringing forth wisdom to those around us. May God give you the strength to hold your peace when prudent, and the wisdom to speak with love from the heart in due season.
The Truth: “He that hath knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.” (Proverbs 17:27-28)
