19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.
20 The tongue of the righteous is pure silver; the heart of the wicked is of little value.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.
Object Lesson: Toothpaste Words
Squeeze toothpaste onto a plate. Challenge someone to put it back into the tube.
Point: Once our words come out, we can't take them back. That's why Proverbs tells us to think before we speak.
