Taming Your Tongue and Being Wise
Taming your Tongue
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
– Proverbs 10:19
Tongue (your words):
1) Is a dangerous and powerful tool
Encourage:
Proverbs 15:23 …How good is a timely word! Ephesians 4:29 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.
Destroy:
Proverbs 12:18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Leave someone scared forever: Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
2) Can get you to start trouble, get you in trouble, or keep you from it
Start trouble: Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Getting into trouble: Proverbs 26:17 Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own.
Keep away from/Stop trouble: Proverbs 26:20 Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down. Proverbs 10:19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity. Proverbs 17:14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
3) Restraining it will not only make you wise but also a good listener.
Talking too much: Proverbs 10:8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. Proverbs 10:10 He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin. Proverbs 20:19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.
Restrain to have wisdom: Proverbs 11:12 A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue. Proverbs 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
– Proverbs 10:19
Tongue (your words):
1) Is a dangerous and powerful tool
Encourage:
Proverbs 15:23 …How good is a timely word! Ephesians 4:29 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.
Destroy:
Proverbs 12:18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Leave someone scared forever: Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
2) Can get you to start trouble, get you in trouble, or keep you from it
Start trouble: Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Getting into trouble: Proverbs 26:17 Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own.
Keep away from/Stop trouble: Proverbs 26:20 Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down. Proverbs 10:19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity. Proverbs 17:14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
3) Restraining it will not only make you wise but also a good listener.
Talking too much: Proverbs 10:8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. Proverbs 10:10 He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin. Proverbs 20:19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.
Restrain to have wisdom: Proverbs 11:12 A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue. Proverbs 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his