Scripture: Proverbs Synopsis: A person’s speech has an enormous influence for good or ill and is a sure guide to character.  Topic | Theme: Power and significance of speech  1. The impact of speech  1 (i). It has the power of life and death | Proverbs 1 (ii). It can bring ruin or joy to the speaker | Proverbs 1 (iii). It can destroy others | Proverbs 1 (iv). It can bring life to others | Proverbs The timing of speech  2 (i). There is an appropriate time for speaking | Ecclesiastes 2 (ii). There is an appropriate time for silence | Proverbs Spoken witness produces faith | Romans Jesus Christ was silent before his accusers | 1 Peter Speech is an expression of a person’s character | Matthew Blog Post: https://randombibleproverb.com/proverbs-18_7-power-and-significance-of-speech/