Genuine Wisdom

Genuine Wisdom Is Illustrated by Words, vv. 1-12

A. How the Tongue Guides Life

1. The Bit, v. 3, directs a mighty animal.
2. The Helm, v. 4, directs a mighty ship

B. How the Tongue Harms Life

1. The Fire, v. 5
2. The Beast, v. 7
3. The Poison, v. 8

C. How the Tongue Blesses Life

1. The Fountain, v. 11
2. The Tree, v. 12

“The tongue of the wise brings healing,” Proverbs 12:18

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue,” Proverbs 18:21

“He who keepeth his tongue keepeth his soul,” Proverbs 21:23

Genuine Wisdom Is Contrasted with False Wisdom, vv. 13-18

A. The Truly Wise

1. If really wise, it will be shown in one’s life, v. 13.
2. If really wise, it will be shown in one’s bearing, vv. 13 & Galatians 2:20.

B. The Worldly Wise

1. Its motives are all wrong.
2. Its characteristics are all wrong.
3. Its results are all wrong.

C. The Other Wise

1. Pure
2. Peaceable
3. Gentle
4. Easy to be Entreated
5. Full of Mercy and Good Fruits
6. Without Partiality
7. Without Hypocrisy

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