“When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” – Proverbs 10:19

“A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbour, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.” – Proverbs 11:12

Proverbs 3:32

“for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence.”

Judges 7:20 –  “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!”

Spurgeon is writing:

“Remember that the true slogan for action of the church is Gideon’s watchword,”A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!”

Psalm 119:162

“I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.”

Psalm 119:127,128

“Because I love your commands more than  gold, more than pure gold, and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.”

Psalm 119:136

“Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.”

Psalm 115:17

“It is not the dead who praise the LORD, those who go down to silence;

it is we who extol the LORD, both now and forevermore.

PRAISE THE LORD.”

Psalm 112:6-8

“…; a righteous man

will be remembered forever.

He will have no fear of bad news;

his heart is steadfast,

trusting in the LORD.

His heart is secure,

he will have no fear;

in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.”

“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” – Galatians 5:25