Proverbs 12 · Grade 4

Words That Heal

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Read and Think

Chapter 12 begins, Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Learning requires being willing to hear that we are wrong. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

Kindness and hard work are praised. A righteous man respects the life of his animal. He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread. The hands of the diligent ones shall rule.

Words are a major theme. There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

Show What You Know

What does someone who hates reproof show?
What does a prudent person do with an insult?
What shall the one who tills his land have?
What heals?
How long will truth's lips be established?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is listens to counsel.
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the of the wise heals.
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the are his delight.

Think About It

A kind word makes a worried heart glad. Who do you know who might need a kind word this week?
One who overlooks an insult is prudent. How can you respond wisely when someone is rude to you?

Memory Verse

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.”

Proverbs 12:25 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for kind words. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What can you do when your heart feels worried?
How can listening to good advice keep you from mistakes?