THE FOUR TONGUES (2)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) What we say probably affects more people than any other action we take. It is not surprising, then, to find that Proverbs gives special attention to words and how they are used. Four common speech patterns are described in Proverbs. The first two should be copied, while the last two should be avoided.
1. The Caring Tongue
a) Those with this speech pattern speak truthfully while seeking to encourage.
b) Text references: Proverbs 10:32; 12:18; 12:25; 15:23; 16:24; 25:15; 27:9
@1. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. (Proverbs 10:32 NKJV)
@2. 18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. (Proverbs 12:18 NKJV)
@3. 25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. (Proverbs 12:25 NKJV)
@4. 23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! (Proverbs 15:23 NKJV)
@5. 24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. (Proverbs 16:24 NKJV)
@6. 15 By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone. (Proverbs 25:15 NKJV)
@7. 9 Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel. (Proverbs 27:9NKJV)
The End ...
0. Introductiona) What we say probably affects more people than any other action we take. It is not surprising, then, to find that Proverbs gives special attention to words and how they are used. Four common speech patterns are described in Proverbs. The first two should be copied, while the last two should be avoided.
1. The Caring Tongue
a) Those with this speech pattern speak truthfully while seeking to encourage.
b) Text references: Proverbs 10:32; 12:18; 12:25; 15:23; 16:24; 25:15; 27:9
@1. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. (Proverbs 10:32 NKJV)
@2. 18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. (Proverbs 12:18 NKJV)
@3. 25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. (Proverbs 12:25 NKJV)
@4. 23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! (Proverbs 15:23 NKJV)
@5. 24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. (Proverbs 16:24 NKJV)
@6. 15 By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone. (Proverbs 25:15 NKJV)
@7. 9 Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel. (Proverbs 27:9NKJV)
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