S – The one who guards his mouth protects his life; the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

Proverbs 13:3 CSB

O – Commentary:

Being careful about what one says helps keep him out of trouble (cf. 14:3; 21:23). But speaking rashly (hastily and thoughtlessly; cf. 12:18) brings on trouble (cf. ruin in 10:8, 14) to the one who speaks and to others. By his reckless words he makes promises he can’t keep, divulges private information, offends, or misrepresents. People learn not to depend on what he says and do not want to be around him. He may also suffer physically or financially.

“Proverbs,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – We need to protect and maintain integrity in our words.   We reveal our innermost thoughts and beliefs when we speak and then act.  If we are going to grow ourselves and others, leveraging the weight and force of our words is imperative.

R – Heavenly Father, you are amazing and worthy of all praise today.  Give us intentionality and discernment on using our words to bring life.  In all things, let us point people to you.