Proverbs 12:18 Nuclear words

By mpheriot | September 1, 2022 |

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 NASB I can feel the deep emotion reflected in this verse. A wounded spirit is not in the same category as a broken limb or a cut finger. “Speaking rashly” according to Strong,…

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Proverbs 12:17 The truth whisperer

By mpheriot | August 31, 2022 |

He who speaks truth tells what is right, but a false witness, deceit. Proverbs 12:17 NASB He that whispers faithfulness declares righteousness, but a false witness is a fraud. (Rotherham) “Speaks truth” is more nuanced in Hebrew than the English reveals. The word speak means to blow with a breath of air. The word for…

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