Pro 15:28 | MHM | STEP | The Speech of the Righteous and the Wicked This section teaches us that what we say shows what is in our hearts. Wise and good people think carefully before they speak, while wicked people speak carelessly and cause harm. Our words can help or hurt others, so we must be thoughtful with what we say. v. 28 : A good and wise person controls his tongue. He knows that he will have to give an account for every word he says (James 3:2 ). He tries to speak honestly and with purpose. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer , which means he thinks before he speaks, making sure his words are true and helpful. The Bible says, he speaks the truth in his heart (Psalm 15:2 ). He also wants his words to be kind and wise (Nehemiah 2:4; 5:7 ). In contrast, a wicked person does not think about his words. The mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things (Proverbs 15:28 ). His words bring dishonor to God, trouble to himself, and harm to others. This shows that his heart is full of evil.

‏ Proverbs 15:28

The Speech of the Righteous and the Wicked

This section teaches us that what we say shows what is in our hearts. Wise and good people think carefully before they speak, while wicked people speak carelessly and cause harm. Our words can help or hurt others, so we must be thoughtful with what we say.

v. 28: A good and wise person controls his tongue. He knows that he will have to give an account for every word he says (James 3:2 ^a). He tries to speak honestly and with purpose. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer, which means he thinks before he speaks, making sure his words are true and helpful. The Bible says, he speaks the truth in his heart(Psalm 15:2 ^b). He also wants his words to be kind and wise (Nehemiah 2:4; 5:7 ^c). In contrast, a wicked person does not think about his words. The mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things(Proverbs 15:28 ^d). His words bring dishonor to God, trouble to himself, and harm to others. This shows that his heart is full of evil.