Proverbs 10:31-32 (ESV)
31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.
The words of the righteous are consistent with the revelation of God and bring life to those who hear them. The wicked challenge the Lord and his design for humanity. They arrogantly think they know more than God and would do things differently if they were in charge, but they fail to realize that their sense of goodness, justice, and love has been given to them from the Lord. Her speech reveals the condition of a woman’s soul. Those who are right with God exercise discretion, knowing what is beneficial to others and consistent with truth. The wicked seek to persuade people to reject God’s authority over their lives. Do any of your “friends” or family members push you to doubt the Lord and his wisdom? In times of discouragement, are you the one who fosters unbelief in others? Listen to those who speak truth in love, and make sure you really think before you talk.