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Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.

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An oended brother is more unyielding than a fortied city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

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From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is lled; with the harvest from his lips he is satised.

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The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

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Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart. An oended brother is more unyielding than a fortied city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

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Make every eort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and dele many.

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Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

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Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.

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From the fruit of his mouth a mans stomach is lled; with the harvest from his lips he is satised. The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.


Trouble comes from speech

The tongue is powerful, as the mouth is the door to troubles or blessings.

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From the fruit of his mouth a mans stomach is lled; with the harvest from his lips he is satised. The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

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Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on re by a small spark.


An intense or furious debate

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Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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Words kill, words give life; theyre either poison or fruityou choose. (Message)

The tongue that brings 154 healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

T - Is it True? H - Is it Helpful? I - Is it Inspiring? N - Is it Necessary? K - Is it Kind?

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May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

19:14

My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the utterance from my heart will give understanding.