Do not say, "I'll do to him as he has done to me; I'll pay that man back for what he did" (Proverbs 24:29). OK.  I understand the idea that we (i.e. people who follow God) are not supposed to be aggressors.  Proverbs 24:28 simply makes sense when it sa… more »

A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered (Proverbs 17:27). One of the most important lessons that I’ve learned about leadership (though it also applies to evangelism, apologetics, and relationships in… more »

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out (Proverbs 10:31). The Proverbs speak strongly and regularly into the subject of speech.  I wonder what the word count from Proverbs would be when it comes to words --… more »

To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.  Counsel and sound judgment are mind; I have understanding and power (Proverbs 8:13-14). I hate evil.  My own conscience is easily pricked, and I'm genuine… more »

Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips (Proverbs 4:24). Our mouths and our hearts are a lot more connected than we often like to admit.  All too often, I've blurted out some stupid statement -- in personal conversatio… more »