Today's Verse: Proverbs 11:12 (KJV)

Monday, November 12, 2012

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
— Proverbs 11:12 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Wise folks don't have to prove their wisdom by disrespecting others and putting them down. Instead, they hold their tongues and let their lives speak what is good, honorable, righteous, and true. In a world of sarcasm and in a culture that is attracted to the person who can put down others with quick and razor-sharp "put downs," we are called to bring a blessing with our words (Ephesians 4:29).

My Prayer...

Holy Father, give me wisdom in the way I use my speech. May it be a blessing to others and a source of praise to you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

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Illustration of Proverbs 11:12 (KJV) — He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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