Proverbs

This Proverb says, “Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” As human beings we like people to say pleasant things to us. We are happy when people encourage us and help us through difficult situations. Pleasant words from other people put us into a good mood and strengthen our confidence. Being happy, confident, and peaceful lowers our blood pressure and is healing to our bones. On the other hand, harsh…

These passages say, “The weak in heart will be called discerning and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. Understanding is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly. The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds persuasiveness to his lips.” What does it mean to be persuasive or to persuade? The dictionary defines it as causing someone to do something or believe something through reasoning or argument.…