In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon said, “Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better”, and in chapter ten and verse twelve of his book Solomon said, “the words of a wise man's mouth are gracious” where we read,
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
The verse reads, “The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious;” Solomon began with the words, “the words of a wise man’s mouth” or “the utterances, declarations and proclamations from the orifice in the face used for eating, drinking and speaking belonging to a person whether male or female who is skilled, shrewd and prudent” “are gracious” which means “exist as filled with favor, charm, elegance and acceptance”. Solomon said the utterances belonging to a skilled, shrewd and prudent person are filled with favor and acceptance.
The verse continues, “but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.” Solomon added the words, “but the lips of a fool” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the physical lips belonging to a dullard, simpleton and stupid fellow” “will swallow up himself” which means “shall engulf, eat up and devour his own self”. Solomon contrasted the utterances of “a wise man” with simpletons’ words that devour the person’s own self.
When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how Solomon said the declarations from people who are shrewd and prudent are filled with favor and acceptance, however, utterances from simpletons consume the people who speak them. God desires to have a loving and wise relationship with us through His Son Jesus who was crucified on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was resurrected from the dead after three days. When we receive Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide our speaking so our words are filled with grace which bless others and never consume our own selves.
Next time Solomon says, “the beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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