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A Calm Tongue and Twisted Speech - Proverbs 15: 4

The tongue does many a twist upon us effecting our outlook to be so untrue it grabs our minds taking our attention leading to fill us so we turn blue Learn to cultivate a tongue of calm perfecting peace and quiet in your heart this does truly produce a tree of life a life of real calmness in no small part But beware of speech that's twisted for it'll ruin you to your utter despair every word conveyed loses all goodness and grips you that you feel completely bare Be sure to keep your tongue peaceful giving it no anxious or evil thought allow peace to come down from above calming each nerve forever how fraught Learn to memorise this blessed verse a calm tongue and twisted speech so you have it always in mind this your remedy for life, so do teach ("A calm tongue* is a tree of life, But twisted speech causes despair.* Prov. 15:4.)

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Nancy Kaufman

Date: 9/30/2021 2:14:00 PM

excellent Biblical advise for all and so well penned. Thanks

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/30/2021 2:28:00 PM

Thanks so much again Nancy for your encouraging words, trust you're having a lovely day where you are, blessings always from Scotland, Gordon

Judy Ball

Date: 9/6/2021 11:32:00 PM

Oh I do so agree. How can one not agree with The Word. The tongue is also a two edged sword and if you aren't careful you can cut yourself to death on your own sword. Well said my friend as always. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/7/2021 8:10:00 AM

Thanks Judy, Glad you agree with my sentiments and trust all is well with you and you're keeping better these days. Blessings always, Gordon

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/6/2021 5:56:00 PM

The tongue can either hurt or heal. Watch what you say, and always say it in a kind way. This is filled with so much truth my dear friend. Your words caress softly around my soul. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/7/2021 8:08:00 AM

Thanks Brandy, Glad you appreciated this piece so much, I can only endorse it with all you say, and if we all could just remember even a little of these truths this world would be a better place. Hugs, Gordon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/6/2021 1:26:00 PM

A verse full of wisdom Gordon, we should all use the spoken word for the good. Hope your week goes well, hope too you're enjoying the warm spell. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/6/2021 1:37:00 PM

Thanks Tom, Glad you enjoyed this piece and hope all is good with you as it's been rather wet today up here after a sunny week at Keswick last week. Gordon

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/6/2021 10:04:00 AM

Love this wonderful write. Also love your line, "Learn to cultivate a tongue of calm." Many times hard to do. Can not take back spoken words. Have a blessed day.................

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/6/2021 1:15:00 PM

Thanks Paula, Glad you loved this one and found it a wonderful write. Blessings always, Gordon

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/6/2021 6:05:00 AM

Much harmony in your poem, Gordon--your message resonates.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/6/2021 7:33:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, Glad you enjoyed this one and found it harmonious. Blessings, Gordon

Jan Allison

Date: 9/6/2021 4:19:00 AM

a poem that i know is written from the heart and wise words indeed Gordon:-) hugs jan xx

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/6/2021 7:31:00 AM

Thanks Jan, Glad you were impressed and trust all is well with you and hubby. all well here with PSA down another point a few weeks ago. Take care, blessings and hugs, Gordon