Proverbs 29:5,11,20 – The Importance of Speech

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Proverbs 29:5, 11, 20 - The Importance of Speech

SUMMARY

How one speaks matters.

ANALYSIS

Chapter 29 contains three proverbs that address how one speaks. Flattery, anger (see also v. 22), and haste are all problematic in their own way.

Proverbs

Related Passages

1 Corinthians 16:5-9 – Paul plans travel to Corinth

1 Corinthians 15:3-11 – Tradition concerning the resurrection

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 – Lessons from Israel’s past

1 Corinthians 7:10-16 – Paul gives advice regarding marriage, separation, and divorce

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 – God gives the growth

1 Corinthians 2:6-16 – Having the mind of Christ

Ephesians 5:15–21 – Be Careful How You Live

Ephesians 5:1–19 – Relationship with God

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