Use Your Words Wisely

Proverbs 10:19

¹⁹In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

NLT

Too much talk leads to sin.
Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.

1.  The more we talk, the greater is the probability of saying something wrong. Compulsive talkers should beware! The lust for incessant conversation often leads to exaggeration, breaking of confidences, and associated sins. Trying to top someone else’s joke often mushrooms into off-color stories.

The man who exercises self-control in his speech is wise. He saves himself from embarrassment, apologies, and outright sin.

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Silence brings healing. “Restrains his lips” (lit. “keeps a check on his tongue”) confirms the adage that “the less said the better.” Rabbinic sayings also address silence: “Silence is a healing for all ailments”; “Silence is good for the wise; how much more so for the foolish.”

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^[1]MacDonald, W., & Farstad, A. (1997, c1995). Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments (Pr 10:19). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

^[2]Thomas Nelson, I. (1997, c1995). Woman's study Bible . (Pr 10:19). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.