Proverbs 17–18: Death & Life in the Power of the Tongue
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
Truth For The Heart
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
He who walks with the wise will be wise…
Read MoreFor the lips of a strange woman drip honey
And smoother than oil is her speech;
But her end is bitter as wormwood,
Sharp as a two‑edged sword.
Love her, and she will guard you.
Read MoreMy son, do not forget my law,
But let your heart guard my commandments;
For length of days and years of life
And peace they will add to you.
The proverbs of Solomon
the son of David, king of Israel.
The fear of Yahweh
is the beginning of knowledge;
Ignorant fools despise
wisdom and discipline.