Breaking The Jewish Code Perry Stone

offices by careless words spoken at the wrong time. Solomon says that wisdom includes watching your conversation, because once your words are out, they cannot be recalled. Proverbs 17:27 says, “He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.” Throughout Proverbs, Solomon revealed the power of the tongue and the effects of words: Men are seduced by the flattering words of a woman—Proverbs 6:24. The words of a just person are like pure silver—Proverbs 10:20. Those who speak rashly are like a person swinging a sword—Proverbs 12:18. Those who are righteous will always speak knowledge—Proverbs 15:2. Those who mock the poor will themselves be punished—Proverbs 17:5. Life and death are released through the power of words—Proverbs 18:21. A person who can control what he says will prevent trouble—Proverbs 21:23. A sincere rebuke is better than the false flattery of a person—Proverbs 28:23.