SPARE THE WORDS

 

 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool , when he holdeth  his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. (Proverbs 17:27-28)

You know I am always excited when I read verses of scripture from the King James Version. The choice of words is ever so remarkable. Today we come across an emphatic declaration; “He that hath knowledge spareth his words:” Basically the verse is saying that if you think you qualify as one with knowledge, it will show in your verbal frequency. In plain language a talkative does not qualify as one with knowledge. I think the reason is rather obvious. A talkative person says a little too much and most times they lose touch with all they say. Have you ever found yourself talking away among people who just stare at you blankly hoping you would be sensitive enough to keep quiet or have you met people like that?

It is important to slow down a bit when among people. You do not always have to have the last word. Pause a bit, feel the pulse of your environment before you simply misfire. It is important because once you say something offensive, you cannot wipe it off the hearer but you can only apologize. Seriously let me ask, how do you feel when you are around “a human parrot”? I am sure the answer is simply one of displeasure. So the next time you choose to open your mouth be considerate to your listening audience. “And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”