Proverbs 10
Up to this point, the first nine chapters have expounded on the value of wisdom. The contrast between wisdom and folly has been the overal outline. Beginning in chapter ten, we now are presented with unconnected sentences that demonstrate how we are to live skillfully.
Let's look at verse 19;
When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
"Considering, therefore, the sin connected with the multitude of words, it is surely our wisdom to refrain our lips, not indeed in silence, but in caution; to weigh our words before uttering them; never speaking, except when we have something to say; speaking only just enough; considering the time, circumstances, and person; what is solid, suitable, and profitable."
- Charles Bridges
Perhaps one of the rules at our Good News Club at Kate Sullivan would be appropriate here;
God gave you two ears and one mouth, so listen twice as much as you speak.
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