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Proverbs 10:16-32

It is particularly by his speech that a righteous man is recognised (cf. Matthew 26:73). Do we pay enough attention to this by avoiding words which are rude, and dishonest or foolish talking (Ephesians 4:29; Ephesians 5:4). If we are in the habit of saying all that comes into our mind, then vv. 19 and 20 are particularly addressed to us. But "the tongue of the just is as choice silver". It filters out the impurities and only lets pass that which is of true worth. The heart of the believer contains two springs which flow out through the same channel of our lips (James 3:9-11): the well of life (v. 11; cf. John 4:14), which is able to refresh many (v. 21) and the corrupt well of the flesh, which allows every evil thought to spring up (Matthew 15:18-19; see also Proverbs 12:18). The instruction of Wisdom will teach us when we should speak and when we should keep silent (read the prayer of Psalms 141:3).

The final end of the righteous and that of the ungodly are compared in vv. 24-30. The wicked have a great fear (v. 24); this is not the fear of the LORD, but a vague and superstitious terror, because lurking in the background is death, for which he is unprepared (Job 15:20-21). How different is the outlook of the Christian! For his present earthly life, God grants him his righteous desires. And as to the future, his heart is gladdened by that "blessed hope" (v. 28).

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