Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart. Proverbs 6:23 A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin. Proverbs 6:28 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips. Proverbs 27:2 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. Proverbs 27:6 The section of Proverbs from 6:23 – 27:6 has some profound things to say about receiving criticism. One theme of this passage is to warn against living for the praise of others. The wise man (including the wise child) is motivated by the fear of […]
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