Proverbs: The Pursuit of Wisdom Through Words

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. (Prov. 18:21) The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. (Prov. 15:28) To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! (Prov. 15:23) Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. (Prov. 12:19) Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. (Prov. 27:2) Sermon points • The purpose of the power of words • The properties words should have • The person whose words restore