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PROVERBS 15

When you open your mouth, you let people know whether you are foolish or wise. The wise share knowledge and are like fruitful trees that feed many (v. 4). Fools pour out words that accomplish nothing (v. 2).

The wise know how to control anger (v. 18) and respond to anger (v. 1). The “soft answer” is neither deception nor flattery, but saying the right thing (v. 28) at the right time (v. 23) in the right spirit (v. 1).

What comes out of the mouth begins in the heart (Matt. 12:35), so maintain a joyful heart before the Lord (vv. 13, 15) and fill your heart with His truth (v. 14). God sees your heart; do not try to hide anything from Him (v. 11).

Most of all, ask God for help in saying the right thing (vv. 8, 29). David’s prayer in Psalm 141:3–4 is a good place to start.

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