This book showed the israelites the right way to live, gods way. The word proverb means to be like, thus proverbs is a book of comparisons between common, concrete images and lifes most profound truths. One of my favorite verses from the book of proverbs my goal. But its weird that in finnish bible its said more like. The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. What is the most devastating thing someone has ever said to you, or youve said to someone else. The book of proverbs provides profound insights and exceptional wisdom on how to live a happy and peaceful life, by honoring and respecting god as allgood and allpowerful.
Bible 104 quiz 3 bible 104 with cobongs at liberty. And they sang a new song, saying, worthy are you to take the book and to break its seals. If our problem with the tongue is a common one, it is also an especially crucial one. Although the book begins with a title ascribing the proverbs to solomon, it is clear from later chapters that he was not the only author. Or thats how it says in proverbs as i can translate it. Tongue discussed most often in the books of psalms 30, proverbs 19 and isaiah. It is a little member that can kindle a fire james 3. This summary of the book of proverbs provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of proverbs. Niv the tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
The book of proverbs has much to say about wisely using the tongue. What we communicate to others can build up or it can destroy them. The disciple will know ways the tongue can be misused. Read the below bible verses about the tongue and be encouraged to start speaking words of life and healing today. Proverbs 15, new living translation nlt the bible app.
The book of proverbs is often in the backdrop of james, and it has many things to say about the tongue. The book of proverbs gives wisdom for living gods way. The book of proverbs consistently presents the sluggard as a fool and the diligent person as wise. Proverbs was written by king solomon, son of king david. Jul 22, 2009 as i mentioned here, im preaching on the topic of taming the tongue based on james 3. The disciple will know that control of the tongue is the greatest mark of spiritual maturity. Read these bible verses about the tongue and be encouraged to. A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running mischief, a false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Wisdom and folly righteousness and wickedness the tongue and speech pride and humility justice and vengeance the family laziness and work poverty and wealth. As they put this wisdom to use, they would have demonstrated qualities of jesus christ toward each other as well as setting an example for the gentiles around them. Bible verses about power of the tongue king james bible. There are more proverbs about the tongue than about any other. In the book of proverbs more than a hundred verses teach us about the power of our words to wound or to heal. Sometimes, tongueincheek, they also remind us that even fools who keep silent are considered wise.
To demonstrate from the book of proverbs how the tongue should be used. The word fool appears 36 times in the book of proverbs in the kjv starting with proverbs 7. For one thing, the tongue is capable of achieving either great good or great evil. Our tongue can either save our lives, give us life or kill us and others, what we say can either produce good things or be destructive to our lives.
The word appears 189 times if you include word variants e. Mar 18, 2019 like the rest of the bible, proverbs points to gods plan of salvation, but perhaps more subtly. Proverbs 1014 the main collection of solomons proverbs. Furthermore, the words we speak cannot be taken back once spoken. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of ones life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. All of us are guilty of jumping to conclusion and foolishly saying things by how we feel at the moment. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel. The tongue is not just personally destructive but damag ing to all our relationships. There are quite a few proverbs that also express the power of the tongue.
One of the things with which many people struggle is the control of the tongue. Its important to learn to control our tongue and be careful about what we say. Here again is the connection between a righteous character and wisdom while a warning is given to the wicked. The purpose of this session is to magnify the importance of the use and misuse of the tongue.
A gentle answer deflects anger,but harsh words make tempers flare. Dictionaries encyclopedias bible stories apocrypha books lexicons. The disciple will understand the destructive aspects of the misuse of the tongue. Little wonder that one of the most frequently discussed subjects in the book of proverbs is the use of the tongue. How many times does the word tongue appear in proverbs. Tongue mentioned in 34 books and occurs 126 times in the bible. The original hebrew title of the book of proverbs is mishle shlomoh proverbs of solomon. Proverbs 1519 the main collection of solomons proverbs.
Here are a few scriptures i noted as i read through the book of proverbs this morning. The words of the reckless pierce like swords ouch, but the tongue of the wise brings healing ahhh proverbs 12. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Quotes from the book of proverbs on communication holidappy. Our tongues can be the most difficult thing to control and leave us with great regret if we use our words to hurt. Oct 19, 2019 the following top bible verses about the tongue are some of many that address how powerful our words are and our responsibility for the words we speak. Proverbs pulls together the most important 5 of the over 3,000 proverbs pondered by solomon 1 kings 4. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. The bible tells us that with the help of the holy spirit we can have power and control over our tongue. God tells us in his word that the tongue has incredible power. Parallels in james and proverbs scripture zealot blog.
The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out proverbs 10. New living translation the tongue can bring death or life. The guiding principles of the book are to trust in the lord with all your heart proverbs 3. Who want to find good will find happiness, and who want to find bad, will be lost. Bible verses about tongue 126 passages king james version.
The proverbs remind us that to watch over mouth and tongue is to keep out of trouble prov. Solomon was blessed with wisdom by god, and he used the book of proverbs to. Mishley, commonly referred to simply as proverbs, is a book of the hebrew bible. Planting this truth in my head and heart isnt enough. Update this biography complete biography of book of proverbs. Oct 08, 2014 in the book of proverbs more than a hundred verses teach us about the power of our words to wound or to heal. There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health proverbs 12. The book of proverbs provides details of the 7 deadly sins that the lord hates.