TSK · Colossians 4:6

Exhortation to Teach the Covenant Principles These words I am commanding you today must be kept in mind,

Elisha said,“Get me a new jar and put some salt in it.” So they got it.

The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.

What we have heard and learned– that which our ancestors have told us–

With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.

The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of sense.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

The Sayings of the Wise Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my instruction.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him.

Then those who respected the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the LORD and honored his name.

Offspring of vipers! How are you able to say anything good, since you are evil? For the mouth speaks from what fills the heart.

All were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They said,“Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”

You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it would give grace to those who hear.

But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.