The Tongue

Ps 119:1 BLESSED (HAPPY, fortunate, to be envied) are the undefiled (the upright, truly sincere, and blameless) in the way [of the revealed will of God], who walk (order their conduct and conversation) in the law of the Lord (the whole of God's revealed will). James 1:26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious (piously observant of the external duties of his faith) and does not bridle his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person's religious service is worthless (futile, barren). Prov 23:15 My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will be glad, even mine; Prov 23:16 Yes, my heart will rejoice when your lips speak right things. Song 2:14 let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. Song 4:11 Your lips, O my [promised] bride, drop honey as the honeycomb; honey and milk are under your tongue. Song 4:16 [You have called me a garden, she said] Oh, I pray that the [cold] north wind and the [soft] south wind may blow upon my garden, that its spices may flow out [in abundance for you in whom my soul delights]. Let my beloved come into his garden and eat its choicest fruits. Song 5:1 I HAVE come into my garden, my sister, my [promised] bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my balsam {and} spice [from your sweet words I have gathered the richest perfumes and spices]. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk.

Prov 25:11 A word fitly spoken {and} in due season is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Prov 24:26 He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of men] who give a right answer. Prov 24:13 My son, eat honey, because it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. Prov 24:14 So shall you know skillful {and} godly Wisdom to be thus to your life; if you find it, then shall there be a future {and} a reward, and your hope {and} expectation shall not be cut off. 1 Cor 14:5 more especially [I want you] to prophesy (to be inspired to preach and interpret the divine will and purpose). 1 Pet 4:11 Whoever speaks, [let him do it as one who utters] oracles of God John 3:34 For since He Whom God has sent speaks the words of God [proclaims God's own message], God does not give Him His Spirit sparingly {or} by measure, {but} boundless is the gift God makes of His Spirit! Isiah 54 v 11 But no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper… Peter 3 v 10 For let him who wants to enjoy life and see good days (good whether apparent or not keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from guile (treachery, deceit). 1 Peter 4 v 11 The foolish woman is noisy… Prov 10 v 1 9 In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

Prov 10 v 21 The lips of the (uncompromisingly) righteous feed and guide many.

wheel of birth (the cycle of man’s nature), being itself ignited by hell (Gehenna).

Prov 31 v 9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, and administer justice for the poor and needy.

Prov 1 v 3 The wise also will hear and increase in learning and the person of understanding will acquire skill and attain to sound council (so that he may be able to steer his course rightly)

Prov 31 v 26 She opens her

mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness (giving counsel and instruction). She looks well to how things go in her household. Prov 24 v 3 Through skillful and godly Wisdom is a house (a life, a home, a family) built, and by understanding it is established (on a sound and good foundation). And by knowledge shall its chambers (of every area) be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Ps 49:3 My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be understanding. James 3 v 2 If anyone does not offend in speech (never says the wrong things), he is a fully developed character and a perfect man, able to control his whole body and to curb his entire nature James 3 v 4 Look at the ships; though they are so great and are driven by rough winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the impulse of the helmsman determines. Even so the tongue is a little member, and can boast of great things. See how much wood or how great a forest a tiny spark can set ablaze! And the tongue is a fire. (The tongue is a) world of wickedness set among our members, contaminating and depraving the whole body and setting on fire the

Psalm 34 v 11 Come, you children, listen to me: I will teach you to revere and worshipfully fear the Lord. James 1 v 26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious (piously observant of the external duties of his faith) and does not bridle his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religious service is worthless (futile, barren). Eph 6:19 And [pray] also for me, that [freedom of] utterance may be given me, that I may open my mouth to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news (the Gospel), Romans 6 v 19…so now yield your bodily members (and faculties) once for all as servants to righteousness (right being and doing which leads to sanctification. John 17:20 Neither for these alone do I pray [it is not for their sake only that I make this request], but also for all

those who will ever come to believe in (trust in, cling to, rely on) Me through their word {and} teaching, Rom 12:14 Bless those who persecute you [who are cruel in their attitude toward you]; bless and do not curse them. Rom 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others' joy], and weep

with those who weep [sharing others' grief]. Ps 119:46 I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings and will not be put to shame. Ps 37:30 The mouth of the [uncompromisingly] righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks with justice. Ps 49:3 My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be understanding. Ps 51:6 Behold, You desire truth in the inner being; make me therefore to know wisdom in my inmost heart. Ps 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may get us a heart of wisdom.

Job 27:4 My lips shall not speak untruth, nor shall my tongue utter deceit. Isiah 55 v 11 So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth; it shall not return to Me void (without producing any effect, useless), but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. http://lockman.gospelcom.net/ download/index.php http://www.esnips.com/web/p eace2u-Music