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Proverbs 10:31

The just person's mouth is generative — it produces wisdom the way a tree produces fruit. The 'froward' (perverse, twisted) tongue ultimately silences itself through its own destructiveness.

Memory phrase: Just mouths bring forth wisdom.

Talk about it: What does it mean to 'bring forth' wisdom? How does wisdom grow from a person who keeps choosing what is right?

Prayer: God, make my mouth like a fruit tree — growing and bringing forth wisdom for everyone around me.

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