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7 The mouths of fools are their ruin;
they trap themselves with their lips.
they trap themselves with their lips.
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Help us to show ourselves to be friendly,LORD and have friends. Amen
24 There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous run to it and are safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.
To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame. Proverbs 18:13
Agreed. Plus, it just makes things more complicated when you realize you spoke before listening, because you either have to explain that you weren't listening or come up with an excuse for why you answered the way you did. It just causes problems...
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24
This kind of ties in with a verse from yesterday, Proverbs 17:17. It's important to choose your friends wisely.
It's important to choose your friends wisely.
21 The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.