"Read My Lips"

Proverbs 10 has a lot to tell us about the tongue. Let me just list them for you - take the time to think about what they are saying.

[6] Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

[8] The wise of heart will receive commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

[10] Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,
and a babbling fool will come to ruin.

[11] The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

[13] On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.

[14] The wise lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.

[18] The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever utters slander is a fool.

[19] When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

[20] The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little worth.

[21] The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.

[31] The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

[32] The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.

James 3:1-12