[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":10},["ShallowReactive",2],{"post-he-that-keepeth-his-tongue-keepeth-his-life":3},{"documentId":4,"title":5,"slug":6,"text":7,"publishedAt":8,"createdAt":8,"updatedAt":9},"1628ed1a-7c28-4b06-a206-272f200ce899","He That  Keepeth His Tongue Keepeth His  Life!","he-that-keepeth-his-tongue-keepeth-his-life","\u003Cp>He That  Keepeth His Tongue Keepeth His  Life!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Proverbs 13\u003Cbr>KJV\u003Cbr>3+ He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Proverbs 21\u003Cbr>KJV\u003Cbr>23+ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>These are eternal, time-tested instructions that many hear but few keep. To be able to follow and observe these instructions, one must first be a disciplined person, which is very difficult to the majority.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>I must admit it is not easy to observe, especially when you know something needs to be said. This brings us to another virtue a disciplined person must acquire -discernment! Knowing when to say what, discerning the time, situation and place! \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The wise man knew this through experience hence he cautioned against indiscriminate loose talking etc; read it; \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ecclesiastes 3:7 \u003Cbr>NIV\u003Cbr>—-a time to be silent and a time to speak,\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Know when, where, and what to say and to whom! Indiscriminate, misguided, dissemination of information has landed many in trouble so be wise!\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Yes,\u003Cbr>Proverbs 21:23 \u003Cbr>NIV\u003Cbr>Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>A thought to share, always remember we speak wisdom among the mature and not novices. Be economical with what you say and to whom! \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Avoid the temptation to lace or spice truth with lies; something many do or have done to their shame and disgrace!\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Think about these!\u003C/p>","2026-07-29T12:56:49.954Z","2026-07-29T14:33:09.128Z",1785340786980]