WISDOM IS FOUND IN THE QUIET

 WISDOM IS FOUND IN THE QUIET


Wisdom is rarely found in the person who has something to say about everything.


Scripture says:


> **“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”**

> — Proverbs 10:19 (KJV)


Speaking less gives you time to understand. Listening carefully reveals things that noise often hides. Thinking deeply prevents temporary emotions from becoming permanent decisions. And judging slowly reminds you that every person carries a story you may know nothing about.


> **“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”**

> — James 1:19 (KJV)


Anyone can react quickly. It takes maturity to pause.


You do not need an immediate opinion about everything you hear. Sometimes the strongest response is silence while you gather the truth. Sometimes the person you were ready to judge deserves understanding instead. Sometimes listening teaches you more than speaking ever could.


> **“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”**

> — Proverbs 18:13 (KJV)


Words spoken carelessly cannot always be taken back, and judgments made too quickly can blind us to reality.


> **“He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”**

> — Proverbs 21:23 (KJV)


So observe before reacting. Understand before answering. Think before deciding.


> **“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”**

> — Proverbs 14:15 (KJV)


A quiet mind notices what a noisy ego misses.


Wisdom begins when the need to speak becomes smaller than the desire to understand.


> **“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”**

> — Proverbs 18:15 (KJV)


The wise person does not need to have something to say about everything.


Sometimes wisdom is knowing when to speak.


Sometimes wisdom is knowing when to listen.


And sometimes the wisest response is simply to **be still long enough to understand before you answer.**


> **“Be still, and know that I am God.”**

> — Psalm 46:10 (KJV)


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