Proverbs 4:24

24 Remove from yourself {deceitful speech}, and abolish {devious talk} from yourself.

Proverbs 4:24 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 4:24

Put away from thee a froward mouth
A mouth speaking froward and perverse things; things contrary to right reason, to the law of God, and Gospel of Christ; blasphemies against God or men; every thing that is untrue, unchaste, unjust, foolish, and filthy; all swearing, lying, and everything that is repugnant to truth and justice. Some understand it of men that are liars, blasphemers, and froward persons, who are to be shunned and avoided, and to be debarred the houses and society of good men; and perverse lips put far from thee;
do not make use of them thyself, nor keep company with men of such a character. Much the same thing is meant as before.

Proverbs 4:24 In-Context

22 For they are life to those who find them and healing {to the entire body}.
23 With all vigilance, keep your heart, for from it [comes] the source of life.
24 Remove from yourself {deceitful speech}, and abolish {devious talk} from yourself.
25 May your eyes look forward and your gaze be straight before you.
26 May the path of your foot be balanced and all your ways be sure.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Literally "crookedness of mouth"
  • [b]. Literally "deviousness of lips"
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