One Year Bible – Day 54

S – The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Proverbs 10:11 CSB

O – Commentary: 

His words of wisdom are free-flowing and as refreshing as a cool spring to a weary desert traveler. In the second part of 10:11; the idea is either that his mouth conceals or deceptively hides violence “Proverbs,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures,

“Violence” – châmâç,  violence; by impl. wrong; unjust gain:— cruel (-ty), damage, false, injustice, × oppressor, unrighteous, violence (against, done), violent (dealing), wrong

The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words

A – Our words are powerful.  This proverb says they can be wise, refreshing, and filled with freedom.  Or, they can be cruel, damaging, false, or oppressive. Violence is not always physical.  I want my words to be wise and draw people closer to God.  It statrts with allowing God to work on me on the inside so that it flows out to “lifegiving” on the outside.

R – Father, please work on the inside of me first today.  I invite you Holy Spirit to reveal to me those areas that don’t line up with you.  Let my thoughts, words and actions be a reflection of the work you are doing inside of me.  Then, let me speak with others in a way that will show them Your love.