Where words are many, sin is not wanting; but those who restrain their lips do well. Proverbs 10:19 NABRE We are in a section of Proverbs that is the Wisdom of Solomon. We read several verses on the wisdom of using speech. Words can destroy and wound or they can…
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Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7 NABRE From the Wisdom of Solomon we have the statement fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. This comment does not want us to be afraid of or cower before the Lord.…
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But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it. James 1:5 NABRE James opens his letter to the tribes of Israel spread throughput the known world by telling them there will be trials, testing and…
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Those who guard their mouths preserve themselves; those who open wide their lips bring ruin. Proverbs 13:3 NABRE We can get a plethora of advice about keeping our tongue. We can find this advice throughout the book called the bible. Some examples, “Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be…
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The beginning of wisdom is: get wisdom; whatever else you get, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 NABRE This fourth proverb begins with a traditional call to acquire wisdom. Wisdom is passed on from one generation to the next and the proverb is exhorting the reader to acquire wisdom. Wisdom is not…
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