"A word spoken fitly is like apples of gold in pictures of silver" Pr. 25:11
"He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life; but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction." Pr. 13:3
"A wholesome tongue is a tree of life..." Pr. 15:4
"He that hath knowledge spareth his words...Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding." Pr. 17:27-28
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue..." Pr. 18:21
"He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles." Pr. 21:23
"She opens her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness." Pr. 31:26
"Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter anything before God...therefore let thy words be few." Ec. 5:2
"The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious..." Ec. 10:12~Just some verses that I was looking at this afternoon. I need to listen more, and speak less!
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3 comments:
Great scriptures Meg. I am going to post these around the house for all to read and be reminded to choose our words wisely.
Mom
Always a well needed reminder for most of us Meg, thanks!
Blessings,
Laura
All of these quotes are very good reminders to me. Thank you for sharing them.
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