‘Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.’ Proverbs 17:28 Proverbs 10:19 KJV says: ‘In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin…’ the likelihood of errors and mistaken statements is very easy when you talk a lot. A person who is given to talking a lot is likened to one that is foolish. Whereas, a fool can be counted as wise if he has learnt to close his mouth and only talk when it is extremely......

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‘A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.’ Proverbs 15:5 A person that despises his father’s instruction is a fool. I like the NLT version of today’s scripture; ‘Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise’. The word Prudent is used here as wise; and it describes someone who learns from the correction given by his or her father. In order to be counted as prudent and not foolish you need to heed your parents’ instructions. It is commonly agreed that discipline......

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‘Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour’ Proverbs 14:9 In life we must relate with different people. People that make brazen sin look commonplace is not wise. The closer you move to such people the more you will imbibe such an attitudes. The person may not necessarily be a bad person however because they make a mock at sin they are foolish. Be careful around such people for the temptation will be to brush off sin yourself. Proverbs 14:10 KJV says: ‘The heart knoweth his own......

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‘He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.’ Proverbs 13:3 ‘Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.’ Proverbs 13:3 (GNT) ‘Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.’ Proverbs 13:3 (MSG) So, be careful of what you say, do not let your emotions run your mouth. Let your discretion and sound judgement prevail. It is really not compulsory that you say something during a conversation all the time; keep quiet if......

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