1. Word Pitfalls

2. Avoiding common pitfalls in our speech requires constant vigilance and consistent prayer.

3. Word Pitfalls Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28).

4. Godly Words When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise. Proverbs 10:19 When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise. Proverbs 10:19

5. Godly Words Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning. Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning. Proverbs 17:28

6. Word Pitfalls Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28). Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20). Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28). Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20).

7. Word Pitfalls The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person’s innermost being. Proverbs 18:8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person’s innermost being. Proverbs 18:8

8. Word Pitfalls A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends. Proverbs 16:28 A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends. Proverbs 16:28

9. Word Pitfalls For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases. Proverbs 26:20 For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases. Proverbs 26:20

10. Word Pitfalls Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28). Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20). Careless humor (26:18). Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28). Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20). Careless humor (26:18).

11. Word Pitfalls Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows is a person who deceives his neighbor and says, ‘Was I not only joking’” Proverbs 26:18 Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows is a person who deceives his neighbor and says, ‘Was I not only joking’” Proverbs 26:18

12. Word Pitfalls Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28). Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20). Careless humor (26:18). Arguing and Complaining (12:18; 18:6; 17:1; 27:15). Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28). Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20). Careless humor (26:18). Arguing and Complaining (12:18; 18:6; 17:1; 27:15).

13. Word Pitfalls There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18

14. Word Pitfalls A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. Proverbs 18:6 A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. Proverbs 18:6

15. Word Pitfalls Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting and strife. Proverbs 17:1 Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting and strife. Proverbs 17:1

16. Word Pitfalls A continual dripping on a rainy day and a nagging wife are alike. Proverbs 27:15 A continual dripping on a rainy day and a nagging wife are alike. Proverbs 27:15

17. Word Pitfalls Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28). Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20). Careless humor (26:18). Arguing and Complaining (12:18; 18:6; 17:1; 27:15). Bragging (27:1-2; 3:34). Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28). Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20). Careless humor (26:18). Arguing and Complaining (12:18; 18:6; 17:1; 27:15). Bragging (27:1-2; 3:34).

18. Word Pitfalls Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. Proverbs 27:1-2 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. Proverbs 27:1-2

19. Word Pitfalls Although [God] is scornful to the arrogant scoffer, yet He shows favor to the humble. Proverbs 3:34 Although [God] is scornful to the arrogant scoffer, yet He shows favor to the humble. Proverbs 3:34

20. Word Pitfalls Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28). Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20). Careless humor (26:18). Arguing and Complaining (12:18; 18:6; 17:1; 27:15). Bragging (27:1-2; 3:34). Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28). Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20). Careless humor (26:18). Arguing and Complaining (12:18; 18:6; 17:1; 27:15). Bragging (27:1-2; 3:34).

21. Word Pitfalls Keep a speech journal this week. What patterns of speech are good? What patterns need to change? Pray for help! Keep a speech journal this week. What patterns of speech are good? What patterns need to change? Pray for help!

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