Sunday, July 16, 2017

Think, Prepare, Before You Speak

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword

The heart of the upright reflects before answering, the mouth of the wicked spews out wickedness.

The heart of the wise lends shrewdness to speech and makes words more persuasive.

To retort without first listening is both foolish and embarrassing.

There are gold and jewels of every type, but a priceless ornament is speech informed by knowledge.

Give ear, listen to the sayings of the sages, and apply your heart to what I know, 18 for it will be a delight to keep them deep within you to have them all ready on your lips.

Beware of uttering frivolous complaints         

Be quick to listen, and deliberate in giving an answer.

If you understand the matter, give your neighbor an answer, if not, keep your hand over your mouth.

Do not find fault before making thorough enquiry; first reflect, then give a reprimand.

Listen before you answer, and do not interrupt a speech before it is finished.

Learn before you speak

Being too ready to trust shows shallowness of mind

The words of the wise are carefully weighed

Take care not to err with your tongue, and fall victim to one lying in wait.

Reason should be the basis for every activity, reflection must come before any undertaking

Be sensitive to the kind of answer each one requires.

Remember this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak and slow to human anger

Always have your answer ready for people who ask you the reason for the hope that you have.


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