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Prov 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.
Prov 12:16 A fool's wrath is quickly {and} openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
Prov 12:17 He who breathes out truth shows forth righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), but a false witness utters deceit.
Prov 12:18 There are those who speak rashly, like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Prov 12:19 Truthful lips shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is [credited] but for a moment.
Prov 12:20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but for the counselors of peace there is joy.
Prov 12:21 No [actual] evil, misfortune, {or} calamity shall come upon the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil, misfortune, {and} calamity.
Prov 12:22 Lying lips are extremely disgusting {and} hateful to the Lord, but they who deal faithfully are His delight.
Prov 12:23 A prudent man is reluctant to display his knowledge, but the heart of [self-confident] fools proclaims their folly.
Prov 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.
Prov 12:25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad.

All the words in black portray the character of a person resting in the truth, trusting in God, knowing gladness, joy and peace, and speaking words of life. The dictionary definition of a "fool" is: A person who lacks good judgment, A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of, A professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the middle ages,To spend frivolously and unwisely. The Bible says to call no man a fool or we will be in danger of judgment and we do get "what" or "who" we are to "judge," confused sometimes now don't we? When we determine and practice speaking words of life, when we realize that in "speak rashly," our words are like swords that wound souls as we walk away feeling smug. The power of life and death is "in the tongue" and we eat the fruit of what we say. The Bible says some day we shall account for every "idle" word we speak while we are here on earth. We are not to be sarcastic, engage in coarse joking and insults, "for laughs" and at others expense. Anxiety in the heart weighs it down and the words in black are the words which should be evident in your life. Put in practice the words of black, and joy, truth, and peace, you will not lack.