“The godly think before speaking; the wicked spout evil words.” Proverbs 15:28
There is so much to say about one who is wise and in my hopes of becoming one of them, I understand more and more the importance of not only knowing God’s word but applying His word out every second of my life, in every situation, every trial, and every circumstance.
How does one become wise and how do they live?
- They know what God’s word says
- They are obedient to His word
- They apply God’s word
- They bring God’s word to life through their speech, actions, behavior, and in their character.
The wise…
Hate evil, pride, arrogance, corruption, and perverted speech. Proverbs 8:13
Words lead to life. Proverbs 10:11
Are sensible and turn off the flow. Proverbs 10:19
Give wise advice. Proverbs 10:31
Speak words that are helpful. Proverbs 10:32
Use wise discernment. Proverbs 11:9
Have good sense and remain silent. Proverbs 11:12
Are trustworthy and can keep a confidence. Proverbs 11:13
Stay calm when insulted. Proverbs 12:16
Tell the truth. Proverbs 12:17
Bring healing. Proverbs 12:18
Encourage. Proverbs 12:25
Give good advice to their friends. Proverbs 12:26
Control their tongues. Proverbs 13:3
Use gentle words that bring life and health. Proverbs 15:4
Are cool-tempered. Proverbs 15:18
Say the right things at the right time. Proverbs 15:23
Think before speaking. Proverbs 15:28
Drops a matter before a dispute breaks out. Proverbs 17:14
Uses few words; is even tempered. Proverbs 17:27
Keep their mouth shut and stay out of trouble. Proverbs 21:23
Put fires out by stopping the gossip. Proverbs 26:20
Give heartfelt counsel. Proverbs 27:9
Quietly hold back. Proverbs 29:11
Do these define your life, your character, you?
Prayer: Lord make me wise! I want every one of these verses to define my life. Amen
