One important truth that we need to understand as children of God is that our tongues have tremendous power. Proverbs 18:21 confirms this by saying, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." The Bible addresses this power and responsibility several times, particularly in the book of Proverbs. Today’s Top Ten List are 10 Lessons from Proverbs About the Power of Words. Scriptures referenced include Proverbs 4:24; Proverbs 6:16-19; Proverbs 26:28; Proverbs 25:18; Exodus 20; Proverbs 10:9, 19; Proverbs 21:23; Proverbs 26:4; Proverbs 18:13; Proverbs 29:20; Proverbs 14:29; Proverbs 10:32; Proverbs 15:28; Luke 6:45; Proverbs 11:17; Proverbs 13:3; Proverbs 18:21; Proverbs 22:11; Proverbs 11:9; Proverbs 15:1, 4; Proverbs 16:24; Proverbs 18:4, 20; Proverbs 20:15; Proverbs 25:11; Proverbs 12:18; Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 16:28; Proverbs 26:20; and Proverbs 17:5.
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