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The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Prov. 12:18 (NIV)
words when kindly spoken
are blest instruments of healing;
dark rhymes but carry arrowheads
that leave their victims reeling.
curses left unspoken
never shall require retraction,
for oaths slain by the light of day
compel no counteraction.
praise in full profusion
shall its kindred souls inspire;
not sparingly, give oft of this,
and grudges shall expire.
wisdom is kindhearted,
speaking with the voice of patience;
he softly melts all strife away,
proliferates love’s fragrance.
love is words transported
from the armchair to the podium.
she thrives not on blind sentiment,
but action born of wisdom.
vision is her tribute,
for her praise begets no curse.
curse dies when starved by healing words
in gentleness dispersed.
© Copyright 2019 June 04
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Prov. 12:18 (NIV)
words when kindly spoken
are blest instruments of healing;
dark rhymes but carry arrowheads
that leave their victims reeling.
curses left unspoken
never shall require retraction,
for oaths slain by the light of day
compel no counteraction.
praise in full profusion
shall its kindred souls inspire;
not sparingly, give oft of this,
and grudges shall expire.
wisdom is kindhearted,
speaking with the voice of patience;
he softly melts all strife away,
proliferates love’s fragrance.
love is words transported
from the armchair to the podium.
she thrives not on blind sentiment,
but action born of wisdom.
vision is her tribute,
for her praise begets no curse.
curse dies when starved by healing words
in gentleness dispersed.
© Copyright 2019 June 04
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
Published 5th Jun 2019
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Very true words Cab. I did a whole study on this and was thinking of a poem on Gossip?
Without wood, a fire will go out, and without gossip, quarreling will stop. (Prov 26:20)
So much is written on the power of our words.
Mathew 12:37,For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Well done as always
Without wood, a fire will go out, and without gossip, quarreling will stop. (Prov 26:20)
So much is written on the power of our words.
Mathew 12:37,For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Well done as always
6th Jun 2019 3:44pm
Thanks, TiG, for seeing eye to eye with me on this one, and for extending the message via expanded Biblical support.
Where's your poem on gossip? Fertilisation and conception have already taken place; embryonic and fetal stages now await your application. Suspended animation awaits the birth of lessons from gossip: Bring it on!
Sincerely
cab
Where's your poem on gossip? Fertilisation and conception have already taken place; embryonic and fetal stages now await your application. Suspended animation awaits the birth of lessons from gossip: Bring it on!
Sincerely
cab
