Daily we are driven to get things right around us. We want to do things right because it is the right thing to do. However, we have unnaturally been tempted to do the opposite. This is a moment by moment battle within us. Ill thoughts. Self serving thoughts. Thinking of the bad before the good in every situation or interaction. We seem to be caught up with the opposite of what we know is right. Proverbs 16 continues to emphasize the importance of wisdom and Godly character. Extra emphasis is added on how this plays out in our speech. Verse 12: "It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness" is clear about the responsibility of those in leadership. They must operate in God's ways lest they be cursed. And kings enjoy those who speak right; verse 13: "Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right." Verse 23-24: "The heart of the wise te...