THE FOUR TONGUES (3)
(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 Conniving Tongue
a) Those with this speech pattern are filled with wrong motives, gossip, slander, and a desire to twist truth.
b) Text references: Proverbs 6:12-14; 8:13; 16:28; 18:8; 15:18; 26:20-28
@1. 12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness. 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right. 14 As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, But a wise man will appease it. (Proverbs 16:12-14 NKJV)
@2. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way, And the perverse mouth I hate. (KJV)
@3. 28 A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends. (Proverbs 16:28 NKJV)
@4. 8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. (Proverbs 18:8 NKJV)
@5. 18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention. (Proverbs 15:18 NKJV)
@6. 20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. 21 As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. 23 Fervent lips with a wicked heart, Are like earthenware covered with silver dross. 24 He who hates, disguises it with his lips, And lays up deceit within himself; 25 When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart; 26 Though his hatred is covered by deceit, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly. 27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. 28 A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, And a flattering mouth works ruin. (Proverbs 26:20-28 NKJV)
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 Conniving Tongue
a) Those with this speech pattern are filled with wrong motives, gossip, slander, and a desire to twist truth.
b) Text references: Proverbs 6:12-14; 8:13; 16:28; 18:8; 15:18; 26:20-28
@1. 12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness. 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right. 14 As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, But a wise man will appease it. (Proverbs 16:12-14 NKJV)
@2. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way, And the perverse mouth I hate. (KJV)
@3. 28 A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends. (Proverbs 16:28 NKJV)
@4. 8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. (Proverbs 18:8 NKJV)
@5. 18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention. (Proverbs 15:18 NKJV)
@6. 20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. 21 As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. 23 Fervent lips with a wicked heart, Are like earthenware covered with silver dross. 24 He who hates, disguises it with his lips, And lays up deceit within himself; 25 When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart; 26 Though his hatred is covered by deceit, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly. 27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. 28 A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, And a flattering mouth works ruin. (Proverbs 26:20-28 NKJV)
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