My wife shared this scripture with us during our Bible study. She pointed out that this scripture was one of the scriptures that spoke to her from God. The next day, as I was spending time with The Lord Yeshua in his word, I was reminded of this scripture my wife shared as I was reading through his word.
“In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.” Proverbs 10:19 NKJV
In my Samoan culture, there is a saying, “e pala le ma’a, ‘ae e lē pala le tala!” Meaning “a rock can crumble, but words can not crumble!” There’s also another saying, that word’s grow legs! Think about it!
The more words that comes out of our mouths prematurely, especially when we are speaking what our minds & hearts desire to say, sometimes it comes out the wrong way.
Then those words grow legs and find themselves in the mouths of scorners/mockers! Those scorners/mockers then twist those words & are led by the enemy to assist in breaking you down. That’s why this scripture say, that transgression or sin doesn’t lack when many words come out of our mouths.
Sometimes it’s better to restrain our lips or in other words remain silent! Instead, take those words & thoughts & write them down, meditate on The Holy Spirit of Yeshua & he will reveal to you, wisdom!
“Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.” Proverbs 4:7-8 NKJV
When we feel The Holy Spirit of Yeshua telling us to remain silent, be patient & just wait on him. He will reveal to you when to speak & release a word. When we speak, we really need to just speak less, & think more while being led by The Holy Spirit of Yeshua.
I pray that you are blessed by this word from The Holy Spirit of The Almighty, Yeshua HaMasiach.
With Sincerity & Much Love,
LouSunia The-Watchman