Speak Little, Hear Much
SPEAK LITTLE, HEAR MUCH
Speak little and hear much,
For words can get you in trouble.
Too many words confuses things,
And then your problems can double.
Some people talk to show friendliness,
And some to be entertaining,
And some to show how much they know,
But talk can tend to be straining;
For too much talk can get on your nerves,
For everyone needs peace and quiet,
And a steady drone like bees in a hive,
Isn't good as a steady diet;
But everyone likes a quiet man,
Who shows courtesy and listens well,
One who is pleased to hear what they say,
But that which he hears, he won't tell;
For a wise man knows when to speak and when not,
And doesn't run off at the mouth,
He knows the less said is the best as they say,
For words are oft turned 'round about;
So keep to yourself the things that you know,
Or your praises will not be sung,
You'll gain more friends and be more at peace,
By simply holding your tongue.
Judy Ball
"EVEN A FOOL WHEN HE HOLDETH HIS PEACE IS COUNTED WISE,
AND HE THAT SHUTTETH HIS LIPS IS ESTEEMED A MAN OF UNDERSTANDING."
Proverbs 17:28
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