Proverbs - Power of Our Words - King Solomon - 1000 B.C.

 October 1999

 THE POWER OF OUR WORDS – OUR TONGUE

 King Solomon (Proverbs)

 1.   Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal. (12:18)

2.   A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up. (15:1)

3.   Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit. (15:4)

4.   Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace. (15:18)

5.   What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion! (15:23)

6.   Kind words are like honey – sweet to the taste and good for your health (16:24)

7.   The start of an argument is like the first break in a dam; stop it before it goes any further. (17:14)

8.   A person’s words can be a source of wisdom, deep as the ocean, fresh as a flowing stream. (18:4)

9.   You will have to live with the consequences of everything you say. What you say can preserve life or destroy it; so you must accept the consequences of your words. (18:20-21)

10.        If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it. (19:11)

11.        Any fool can start arguments; the honorable thing is to stay out of them. (20:3)

12.        If you want to stay out of trouble, be careful what you say. (21:23)