Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 20 & 21. Wisdom Series – Leadership Traits & Prudence
Proverbs Chapter 20:28, 21:23
Today our inspiration comes for the book of Provers Chapters
20 & 21. We’ll be looking at Leadership in Chapter 20, verse 28, and then Prudence in Chapter 21, verse 23. Something that can be helpful in understanding a verse is to look at different translations of the verse, or reviewing a biblical commentary or using a biblical concordance to find other verse references. I usually use the King James, New King James, or New International versions. However, there is a new version call the Passion translation that uses language/words that are more similar to the way people typically talk today. So, I thought I would share today’s verse references in both the KJV and the Passion versions. So, let’s dive right in!
Chapter 20, Verse 28 – “Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by many.” KJV “Good leadership is built on love and truth, for kindness and integrity are what keep leaders in their position of trust.” – Passion Translation.”
This verse speaks to important trait of good leadership. Leadership takes care of others and seeks todo t he right thing consistently. When we lead with love and truth, the engagement of others to follow and to perform comes deeper from within than from a threat of external failure. It is important for leaders to have the trust of their employees.
Chapter 21, Verse 23– "Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.” KJV “Watch your words and be careful what you say, and you will be surprised how few
troubles you have.” – Passion Translation
This verse was one that spoke to the importance of exercising prudence in our communications.
Our tongue can get us into trouble so it’s important to keep it in
check. The issue is sometimes around what keeping things in check looks like.
Sometimes things can be said with no harm intended and it can lead to information being shared that had no need to be shared and that gets into the wrong hands. Proceeding with behavior that proves us to be trustworthy and a person of integrity is important to form good relationships.
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