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Proverbs 25:11

This is one of the most beautiful images in all of Proverbs. Timing and content must meet together for speech to have its full impact. A word that is 'fitly spoken' — timely, true, and fitting — is extraordinarily valuable and beautiful. This is the standard for all wise speech.

Memory phrase: Right words are like gold.

Talk about it: Can you think of a time someone said exactly the right thing? How did it feel?

Prayer: God, help me say the right thing at the right time.

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