Daily Bible Reading “Pleasant Words” (Proverbs 16:24-33)

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Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 16:24-33. In this Scripture, we are reminded that pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end there of are the ways of death.

People who labor work for themselves for their mouth craves it of them.

An ungodly person digs up evil: and their mouth is like a burning fire.

A perverse person sows strife: and a person who whispers separates good friends.

A violent person entices their neighbor, and leads them the wrong way.

Those who close their eyes to devise perverse things: and move their lips to bring evil to pass.

Gray hair is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.

Those who are slow to anger are better than those who are mighty; and those who rule their spirit are greater than those who overtake a city.

The lot is cast into the lap; but the LORD is in charge of the whole disposing of it.

Have you ever noticed the way someone talks to you affects the way you respond to them? We can use our mouths to speak good or evil. We can talk in a pleasant tone of voice when we speak to someone or we can raise our voice and scream at them in an angry tone of voice.

We can whisper, tell secrets and lies behind people’s backs or we can lift people up with words of encouragement. Lord, help us to us our mouth as an instrument for good and not evil.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 16:24-33

24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

 

Things to think about:

  • How does the way we speak to others affect them?
  • What does this Scripture say about a person who is slow to anger?
  • What do we learn about those who have evil intent in their hearts?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in the book of Proverbs that pleasant words are as sweet as a honeycomb. They nurture the body and soul. Help us to keep this in mind as we are sharing with others. Help us to be slow to anger and speak in a way that would be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

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Daily Bible Reading “A Soft Answer” (Proverbs 15:1-11)

A Soft Answer

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 15:1-11. In this Scripture, we are reminded that a soft answer turns away wrath: but a harsh word stirs up anger. Have you ever noticed how someone’s tone of voice can make a difference in how you respond to them?

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge for good: but the mouth of fools overflows with foolishness.

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, watching for good and evil.

A gentle tongue is a tree of life: but perverse speech crushes the spirit.

A fool despises their parent’s instruction: but those who heed correction show good judgment.

There is much treasure in the house of the righteous: but the profit of the wicked brings trouble.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge: but the heart of the foolish is not wise.

The LORD despises the sacrifice of the wicked: but He takes pleasure in the prayer of the righteous.

The way of the wicked is disgusting to the LORD: but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

Correction causes distress to those who abandon the way: those who hate reproof will die.

Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more the hearts of humans!

We are reminded again in this Scripture how our mouth can be used for good or for evil. In verse 1 we are told that a soft answer will help keep rage at bay, but offensive, hurtful words cause anger.

We need to learn to think before we speak. We also need to remember how it makes us feel when people use a harsh tone of voice or offensive language with us. We need to remember to do unto others as we would have them do to us.

Sometimes it is not what we say as much as how we say it. Our tone of voice can make a huge difference in how the message is received when we’re communicating with others.

I remember an incident that happened with my daughter’s dog that reminds me so much of this verse. One day, as I was arriving home, a thunderstorm was beginning to brew. I opened the car door to get out and about that time a big clap of thunder sounded. My daughter’s dog was deathly afraid of thunder so he jumped in my car and buried himself under the front seat. I couldn’t get him out for anything. I tried everything. I tried to pull him out. I hollered at him and told him he better get out of my car, but he wouldn’t budge.

I called my daughter and told her that she better come get her dog out of my car. It was hot, summertime weather; I couldn’t leave the dog in the car. I couldn’t leave the windows or doors open because it was about to rain.

She came over and with a sweet, tender voice, she spoke to the dog and he came right out from under the seat. I had been trying for thirty minutes or longer to persuade him to get out of the car, but I was using the wrong approach.

Here are a couple of quotes that I thought might help us remember to watch what we say and how we say it when dealing with others.

  • “Harsh words make no friends.”
  • “A spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar.”
  • “Honey is sweet, but the bee stings.”
  • “If you want to gather honey, don’t kick over the beehive.”

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 15:1-11

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

 

Things to think about:

  • What does a soft answer do?
  • What do we cause to happen when we use harsh words?
  • Are you bothered when other people speak to you in a harsh tone?
  • What other lessons can we learn from this Scripture?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in Proverbs we are reminded that a soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Help us to keep this in mind when dealing with others. Help us to treat others as we would have them treat us. Help us to put a guard over our mouth and use our words for good and not evil. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

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Daily Bible Reading “Watch Your Words” (Proverbs 12:17-28)

Watch Your Words

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 12:17-28. In this Scripture, we learn a lot about our speech. We are reminded that those who speak the truth declare righteousness: but a liar is deceptive.

There are those whose words pierce like a sword: but the speech of the wise brings healing. The truth will be established forever: but a lying tongue lasts only for a moment.

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy. No evil will happen to the just: but the wicked will be filled with mischief.

Those who tell lies are an abomination to the LORD: but those who are truthful are his delight. A cautious person conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

The hand of the diligent will rule: but those who are lazy will labor. Heaviness in the heart of a person makes it sad: but a good word makes the heart happy.

The righteous is more excellent than their neighbor: but the wicked seduces them. A lazy man doesn’t cook what he catches while hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

The way of righteousness is life; and in their pathway is no death.

This Scripture reminds us the words that come out of our mouths can be good or they can be harmful. Many times our words can offend others.

Our words can be truthful or they can be lies. The words we speak come from our heart. If our heart is not right with God it will be reflected by our language.

We need to learn to think before we speak. Many times we let the words fly out of our mouths before we even take time to think about them, especially if we are angry. We need to learn to engage our mind before we open our mouth. This is an acrostic of the word THINK to help us remember to pause for a minute and think before we speak.

THINK

T = is it True?

H = is it Helpful?

I = is it Inspirational?

N = is it Necessary?

K = is it Kind?

Once our words have been spoken, it is too late to take them back. They have already spewed out of our mouth and if they are sharp and cutting, they hurt people. Sometimes hurt feelings take years or even a lifetime to heal.

This Scripture reminds me of the children’s song we used to sing in church, “Oh, be careful little mouth what you say.”

If we are to please God with our speech we need to put a guard over our mouths and speak words of encouragement, love, and inspiration to others. Lord, help us.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 12:17-28

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

 

Things to think about:

  • How does this Scripture compare the righteous with the wicked?
  • Have you ever noticed these differences in people you know?
  • How can we learn to live like the righteous that are mentioned in this Scripture?
  • What are some ways we can guard our words?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in the book of Proverbs we are again reminded of the differences in the way that righteous people and wicked people handle matters. Help us to use our mouth in ways that are pleasing to You. Help us to always deal with others in a way that will bring honor to You. Forgive us of all the times we have failed You in this area of our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

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Daily Bible Reading “The Blessing of the LORD Enriches Lives” (Proverbs 10:18-22)

The Blessing of the LORD Enriches Lives

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 10:18-22. This Scripture tells us that those who conceal hatred with lying lips, and those who whisper words of slander, are foolish. The abundance of words causes sin: but those who learn to control their mouth are wise. Do you consider yourself to be wise?

The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is worthless. The words of the righteous teach many: but fools die because they lack wisdom.

The blessing of the LORD enriches the lives of those who choose to follow Him, and He adds no hardship with it.

We can choose to use our words for good or for evil. Those who are wicked tell evil lies about other people. They run their mouth and speak profanely. Sometimes people act like they think it makes them sound important when they talk trash, but it really shows their lack of knowledge.

Even as believers we can find ourselves griping and complaining and using our mouth to spread gossip if we don’t keep a check on our language and our attitudes.

As believers, we should use our mouth to speak words of encouragement to others. We should use our mouth to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to this lost and dying world.

We can use Scripture to combat the enemy when he attacks us with negative thoughts. We need to fill our spirits up with enough good until it flows out of our mouths and floods out the bad.

One of my favorite Scriptures that reminds me to keep a check my thought process is Philippians 4:8 which says, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

We can use this Scripture as a measure and if our thoughts don’t measure up to this Scripture then we need to cast them aside. We may even have to go so far as to say no or leave me alone when those negative thoughts come our way. It helps. Believe me, I’ve tried it.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 10:18-22

18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

 

Things to think about:

  • In what ways can we use our mouths for good?
  • Who uses their mouth for evil?
  • How can we gain control over our speech?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in Proverbs we see the difference between the way wicked people speak and the way righteous people should use their mouths for good. Help us to keep a guard on our lips and speak good and not evil. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

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