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The Wisdom of God: Part 29
Author
Timothy Laughlin
Published
Jan 27, 2026
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He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. Proverbs 17:27-28
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. Proverbs 17:27-28
My late brother used to tell me, "You are not learning when you are talking." True, but it usually takes young men longer to learn this, being eager to talk rather than listen.
In our men's group, we have a few who never speak until the end of the meeting or when they are called on, and usually, wisdom comes from their mouths. It is also true that some who hold their tongue are not wise; they just have nothing to say.
So, be careful about what you allow your mouth to speak, and tame the tongue, which, by the way, is an almost impossible task! It is better to wait upon the Holy Spirit to allow what you say to be of Him!
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. James 1:19
Your servant in Christ, Timothy Laughlin
Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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