Caution in the Use of the Tongue
Proverbs 30:10
Accuse not a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be found guilty.


I. THE THOUGHTS ONE FEARS EXPRESS HIMSELF ONE MAY BE TEMPTED TO ELICIT FROM ANOTHER.

II. IT IS BASE TO TEMPT AN HONEST HEART TO THOUGHTS AND WORDS OF DISCONTENT. One of the most active forms of evil consists in the "putting into the head" of others feelings towards their employers or superiors which would not otherwise have arisen.

III. THE BITER MAY THUS BE BIT; THE TEMPTER THUS BRING A RECOIL UPON HIMSELF. (Comp. Proverbs 26:2) - J.



Parallel Verses
KJV: Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

WEB: "Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.




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