He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. (NIV) Proverbs 13:3
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” Mother Theresa
“Words — so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in the hands of one who knows how to combine them.” Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Proverbs 12:18 NIV)
- The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. (Proverbs 12:22 NIV)
- He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. (Proverbs 13:3 NIV)
- The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. (Proverbs 15:2 NIV)
- The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. (Proverbs 15:4 NIV)
What do your words reveal about you? Do your conversations pierce like a sword or bring about healing for all who hear? Would others say that they feel “built up” or “torn down” after spending time with you? Would God say that your words reveal your wisdom or your folly? How can you become more like Jesus in your speech today?
