The invitation of this chapter is to use our words wisely. Our wisdom will be demonstrated by the way we speak, hear and respond to others.
We can see the power of our words by the result that they bring. The writer says: “A fool’s lips bring strife, and a fool mouth invites a flogging. The mouth of a fool are their ruin, and their lips a snare to themselves’ (18: 6-7)
Intead the author invites us to come to God and learn other way to uses our words, he also says: “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe”(18:10) some people don’t understand this dynamic,but it is very important to learn how to use our words. This chapter also tell us that “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits” (18: 21)
Jesus Christ himself said: “I tell you, on the day of judgment you will have to give an account for every careless word you utter; for by your words you will be justified, and and by your words you will be condemned” (Matthew 12: 36-37)
We really have to be careful and wise with our words, believe it or not they are also important for the eternity.