Proverbs 10: 11: "The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked." One of the favorite topics of Proverbs is the tongue. Life-giving words come from a righteous heart and violent words come from a wicked heart. The words of the wise, like a well, are a source of life. Life depends on water. The open, benevolent speech of the righteous is just as necessary for a community as a fountain of water, offering all abundant life. The right word spoken at the right time and in the right way supports or corrects a community in a way that promotes its life. If you have been with a group of people meeting for a specific objective, e.g. a sales meeting to increase sales, a school group to plan an event, or just speaking with friends about a situation that needs resolution, you have probably seen this principle in operation. Righteous people say righteous things and that brings life. Wicked people bring trouble, despair, and conflict. I have seen this many times over the years. Listen to what is being said around you. Are the words bringing life, or are they bringing violence?
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