Pastor Josh Hall continues his study in "The Wisdom of Proverbs" with this lesson, "Wisdom for Your Words." He notes 3 contrasting types of words:

1.  Prudent vs Loose

     1)  Prudent Words are:

         • Pondered - 15:28

         • Restrained - 10:19; 27:27

         • Apt - 15:23

     2)  Loose Words are:

         • Hasty - 29:20

         • From big mouths - 13:3

         • Create strife - 18:6

         • "Shoulda, coulda, woulda" - 17:28

2.  Truthful vs False

     1)  Truthful Words are:

         • Lasting - 12:19

         • Endearing - 24:26

     2)  False Words are:

         • Abominable - 12:22

         • Dividing - 16:28

         • Dangerous - 25:18

         • Flattering - 29:5

3.  Encouraging vs Discouraging

     1)  Encouraging Words are:

         • Life-giving - 10:11

         • Glad - 12:25

         • Fit - 25:11-12

         • Winsome - 16:21-24

     2)  Discouraging words, as well as being the opposite effect of Encouraging Words, they:

         • Belittle - 11:9