Pleasant Words

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.

Bible Verse to Journal or Memorize:

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. – Proverbs 16:24

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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.

Bible Verse to Journal or Memorize:

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. – Proverbs 15:1

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