In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity”, and in chapter seventeen and verse twenty-seven of Proverbs Solomon says, “he that has knowledge spares his words” where we read,
He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
The verse begins, “He that has knowledge spares his words:” Solomon began with the words, “he that has knowledge” or “the person whether male or female who owns and possesses perception, skill, discernment and wisdom” “spares his words” which means “withholds, restrains, holds back and keeps in check their speeches, utterances, declarations and proclamations”. Solomon shared how the person who possesses wisdom and discernment keeps in check their utterances and declarations.
The verse continues, “and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.” Solomon added the words, “and a man of understanding” or “and a person whether male or female who has intelligence, insight and knowledge” “is of an excellent spirit” which means “exists with a valuable, prized, precious, rare and splendid mind, vigor, vivacity, temperament and disposition”. Solomon said a person with knowledge and intelligence exists with a valuable and precious temperament.
When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how a person who possesses discernment withholds and keeps in check their utterances and speeches, and a person with intelligence and insight exists with a precious temperament. God wants us to be wise with our words, and we are to exist with a splendid mind. God will help us when we submit our lives to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for our sins and He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us how to use our “words” wisely so we may live with a precious disposition.
Next time Solomon says, “even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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