Guest guest Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 Oh boy....I need these big time!!! lol! Thanks Nola! LeAnn Holding Your Tongue Holding Your Tongue How does your words get you into trouble? Listen to just a few proverbs that deal with holding your tongue: Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. (Proverbs 17:14) He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction. (Proverbs 17:19) A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. (Proverbs 17:27) Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. (Proverbs 17:28) He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.(Proverbs 21:23) Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down. (Proverbs 26:20) A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day; (Proverbs 27:15) Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.(Proverbs 29:20) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 Oh boy....I need these big time!!! lol! Thanks Nola! LeAnn Holding Your Tongue Holding Your Tongue How does your words get you into trouble? Listen to just a few proverbs that deal with holding your tongue: Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. (Proverbs 17:14) He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction. (Proverbs 17:19) A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. (Proverbs 17:27) Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. (Proverbs 17:28) He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.(Proverbs 21:23) Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down. (Proverbs 26:20) A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day; (Proverbs 27:15) Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.(Proverbs 29:20) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 Wow! I have struck Gold tonight, everyone likes it LOL LOL I am happy it will help someone out. They all certainly help me! Nola -- Re: Holding Your Tongue Oh boy....I need these big time!!! lol! Thanks Nola! LeAnn Holding Your Tongue Holding Your Tongue How does your words get you into trouble? Listen to just a few proverbs that deal with holding your tongue: Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. (Proverbs 17:14) He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction. (Proverbs 17:19) A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. (Proverbs 17:27) Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. (Proverbs 17:28) He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity (Proverbs 21:23) Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down. (Proverbs 26:20) A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day; (Proverbs 27:15) Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.(Proverbs 29:20) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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