Wisdom for Life's Journey - Proverbs 12
It is amazing how many scriptures in Proverbs deal with the tongue. Wisdom or lack of wisdom is expressed by what comes forth from our mouth. Proverbs 12:13 says “ The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips.” Verse 14 says”A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.” We must be careful how we speak to others. Verse 18 says “There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health.”
We can easily injure with our words. Proverbs 12 begins by telling us that “Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge but he who hates correction is stupid.” God’s Word serves as an instructor in the way to guard our tongue. We could all use some correction from the Lord in regards to our tongue. Let us not forget that “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”