‘A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.’ Proverbs 12:14 ‘Your reward depends on what you say and what you do; you will get what you deserve.’ Proverbs 12:14 (GNT) ‘Well-spoken words bring satisfaction; well-done work has its own reward.’ Proverbs 12:14 (MSG) In the way you receive reward for your labour, so shall you also receive reward for what you say. Every statement you make is a seed and the fruit shall be your......

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In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.’ Proverbs 10:19 The more you talk the more likely you are to enter into errors or commit sin. Determine to refrain from talking too much. The Good News translation says ‘the more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet.’ As you go through your day you will have cause to talk; something may aggravate you and you want to express your feelings. Be sure not......

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13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. 14 Wise men lay-up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. Proverbs 10:13-14 The American Standard Version says: ‘In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found…’ We may wish to speak wisdom, but we will only find wisdom from discernment. The Good News translation of verse 14 says: ‘The wise get all the knowledge they can, but when fools speak, trouble is......

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‘The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.’ Proverbs 10:11 ‘The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse.’ Proverbs 10:11 (MSG) Which of these categories do you fall into? Is your mouth like that of a righteous person or is your mouth like that of the wicked? ‘The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well, but the mouth of the wicked is a......

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