ABOUT WATCHING WHAT YOU SAY (3)

1. What does the Book of Proverbs teach about watching what you say?

a) 23 Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive. (Proverbs 16:23)

b) Gossip is spread by wicked people; they stir up trouble and break up friendships. (Proverbs 16:28)

c) 9 He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates friends. (Proverbs 17:9)

d) 21 What you say can preserve life or destroy it; so you must accept the consequences of your words. (Proverbs 18:21)

e) 23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles. (Proverbs 21:23)

f) 11 He who loves purity of heart and has grace on his lips, the king will be his friend. (Proverbs 22:11)

g) 16 Yes, my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak right things. (Proverbs 23:16)

h) 26 It is an honor to receive a frank reply. 28 Don’t testify spitefully against an innocent neighbor. Why lie about him? (Proverbs 24:26, 28)