Proverbs 15:1-7
Treasures From Proverbs (Series)
Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 13:3
Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
The tongue can destroy so much, so easily.
Proverbs 15:1-2
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
The negative consequences of the tongue.
Anger- Proverbs 19:11
Debased Speech- Proverbs 4:24
Lying- Psalm 52:2
Gossip- Proverbs 16:28
False Flattery- Proverbs 29:5
Proverbs 15:3-5
3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. 4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. 5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
Encouraging and truthful words bring healing.
Proverbs 15:6-7
6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin. 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
Money acquired by the wicked and unwise results in trouble.
What are you investing in by what you believe and how you speak?
Proverbs 10:32
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!
Speak words that bring blessings to others.