Silence Can Be Golden

DEVOTION
PROVERBS
SILENCE CAN BE GOLDEN
Prov 13:16
16 Every prudent man acts out of knowledge,
but a fool exposes his folly.
NIV
It would appear there is somewhat of a difference as to how one interacts with people. Either being prudent or foolish is the choice. What would be this difference? I think it would or should be clear enough to see that a foolish person has no clue as to what he should say, to whom he should say it and when it would be appropriate to say whatever he thinks, without regard to the relevancy of what the conversation is. One the other hand a person who is prudent holds his speak for the right moment and does know as to whom he should speak and what it is he should or should not say. One or two well said words should make a far better impact then a host of non-meaning jibber-jabber words. I think some people just like to hear the sound of their own voices. I also think it may be because they monopolize the conversation with meaningless nonsense because they think they have the superior intelligence. But the truth is unless a person is speaking about real truths of significance they speech is all folly. I know I have been drawn into conversations I should have refrained from being a part of. It is difficult to remain completely silent in the course of hearing such non-meaningful palaver, yet I think that would be the prudent course. It is good to be reminded of the right course of action when surrounded with others who would be classified by God as fools at expose their folly. Could it be that God considers all and any conversation which centers on human wisdom as folly? I think that would be a true statement. The only real value of words exists in the truth of God. But once again if I would remind myself it would be prudent when, where and with whom I should express these words of value. I should be cognizant of not casting pearls of his wisdom before those who God would say are fools. It would be prudent to listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit before making any such proclamations. In many cases, silence can be golden.