Clint Estes – Various Proverbs
Sermon Quotes
Proverbs 18:21; 26:20; 10:12; 27:2; 26:28; 29:20; 24:26; 15:1; 10:19; 15:23
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.
For lack of wood the fire goes out,
and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.
Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses.
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
a stranger, and not your own lips.
A lying tongue hates its victims,
and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Whoever gives an honest answer
kisses the lips.
A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and a word in season, how good it is!