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Friday, October 28, 2005

Characteristics of Wise Speech

Characteristics of Wise Speech
From Proverbs Chapter 25

Prudent
Proverbs 25:11 “A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”
Proverbs 25:20 “Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.”

Worthwhile
Proverbs 25:12 “Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.”
Proverbs 25:24 “Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.”

Refreshing
Proverbs 25:13
“Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters.”
Proverbs 25:25 “Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.”

Trustworthy
Proverbs 25:14 “Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.”
Proverbs 25:18-19 “Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor. Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble.”

Gentle
Proverbs 25:15 “Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.”
Proverbs 25:23 “As a north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks.”