The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. (Proverbs 16:23-24)
Proverbs 16:23-24 says those who are wise teach their mouth.
What does it mean if something needs to be taught? It doesn’t have the knowledge, insight, and experience to think otherwise. Your mouth will not automatically speak faith, appreciation, and or hope. Without teaching your mouth, it will automatically complain, talk about the negative, and doubt. It must be trained to speak right.
When you train your mouth, Proverbs 16:24 says that your words will be like a honeycomb. Not only are they sweet, but they also bring health and strength.
It’s very important for married people to understand this truth. Both husband and wife need to have words that are edifying and encouraging sown into them.
A woman needs to hear that she is desired, safe, and loved from her husband. This helps her feel secure and protected by a man.
However, many wives fail to realize how much a man needs to be poured into by words every single day. He wants to feel appreciated and seen. Every young man wants those in their life to tell them they are good enough. They are constantly searching for this to be poured into them. In my own life, I know firsthand how much the words of my wife affect me and her positive words change me for the better.
If you do not purposely pour encouraging words into your husband or wife, someone else will. That is how affairs start.
Practical Application
Your words should bring health, faith, and life to those around you. What are the words you are known for speaking? Decide to be known as someone who speaks words of faith. Evaluate your speech today and adjust your words to match your beliefs.