Proverbs 17:7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool:
Much less do lying lips a prince.
Here is your typical Hebrew proverb drawing a concept by pitting opposites. Indeed how repulsive it is when a man of vulgar mind and of rude conduct, instead of keeping himself to himself, makes himself of importance, and weighty in a shameless, impudent manner. And even more, how shameful it is when a man in whom we are justified in expecting nobility of mind degrades himself by uttering deceitful words.
That a fool would use words to want to put on a coat of excellency in the eyes of others can almost be understood, but what is the point in the prince of honorable birth to degrade himself by speaking lies like the common thief? Lies are the result of fear, and fear is the result of sin.
Even so we, the children of the King of the Kingdom of Heaven are predestined to rule and reign with the King. We may not be of honorable birth, but we certainly are of honorable rebirth.
Let us then carry the Name the Almighty has set within us with pride and glory. Let us not sully It by indulging in the deceiving practices of fools, even when it seems for a good reason.
Excellent speech becometh not a fool:
Much less do lying lips a prince.
Here is your typical Hebrew proverb drawing a concept by pitting opposites. Indeed how repulsive it is when a man of vulgar mind and of rude conduct, instead of keeping himself to himself, makes himself of importance, and weighty in a shameless, impudent manner. And even more, how shameful it is when a man in whom we are justified in expecting nobility of mind degrades himself by uttering deceitful words.
That a fool would use words to want to put on a coat of excellency in the eyes of others can almost be understood, but what is the point in the prince of honorable birth to degrade himself by speaking lies like the common thief? Lies are the result of fear, and fear is the result of sin.
Even so we, the children of the King of the Kingdom of Heaven are predestined to rule and reign with the King. We may not be of honorable birth, but we certainly are of honorable rebirth.
Let us then carry the Name the Almighty has set within us with pride and glory. Let us not sully It by indulging in the deceiving practices of fools, even when it seems for a good reason.
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