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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.)

Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2021

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Nancy Kaufman Date: 9/30/2021 2:14:00 PM excellent Biblical advise for all and so well penned. Thanks Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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................. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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