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for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
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Moral Benefits of Wisdom
My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
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Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse,
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Wisdom will save you also from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words,
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Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.
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Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.
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My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words.
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Warning Against Adultery
My son, pay attention to my wisdom, turn your ear to my words of insight,
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you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth.
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Warning Against the Adulterous Woman
My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you.
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They will keep you from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words.
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With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk.
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All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.
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Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
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The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
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The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.
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Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
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The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
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The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
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The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.
