The right word spoken is like golden apples in silver set.
A wise rebuke is also golden when it’s by wisdom met.
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If you would boast of gifts ungiven or what you’ll do once rich,
You’ll be a rainless cloud or windbag. Go make another wish.
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With patient speech a case persuades the powerful on the throne.
When words are softly spoken rightly they can make mush of bones.
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Contention in a partner makes one seek other space to dwell.
The arguments and angry looks can turn happy homes to hell.
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Photo: by Lians Jadan on Unsplash
Source: Proverbs 25:11,12,14,15,23,24
Text: © David Alexander, 2021
Tune: O Lord, The Dry Land, Public Domain
Score: https://www.smallchurchmusic.com/2015/Score/OLordTheDryLand-Bost.pdf
Audio: www.smallchurchmusic.com Used by Permission
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