I will guard my ways,
that I may not sin with my tongue.
—Psalm 39:1
This week we have talked about tongue control. Let’s wrap it up by gathering a few points from Proverbs.
“Don’t talk too much, for it fosters sin. Be sensible and turn off the flow” (Prv 10:19 NLT).
“No one who gossips can be trusted with a secret” (Prv 11:13 TEV).
“Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing” (Prv 12:18 NLT).
“Self-control means controlling the tongue! A quick retort can ruin everything” (Prv 13:3 TLB).
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Prv 15:1).
“It is hard to stop a quarrel once it starts, so don’t let it begin” (Prv 17:14 TLB).
“There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking” (Prv 29:20 NLT).
Think all you speak,
but don’t speak all you think.