“Can’t you hear the voice of wisdom?  She is standing at the city gates and at every fork in the road, and at the door of every house.  Listen to what she says.  ‘Listen, men!’ she calls.  ‘How foolish and naïve you are!  Let me give you understanding.  O foolish ones, let me show you common sense!  Listen to me!  For I have important information for you.  Everything I say is right and true, for I hate lies and every kind of deception.  My advice is wholesome and good.  There is nothing of evil in it.  My words are plain and clear to anyone with half a mind – if it is only open!  My instruction is far more valuable than silver or gold.’  For the value of wisdom is far above rubies; nothing can be compared with it.  Wisdom and good judgment live together, for wisdom knows where to discover knowledge and understanding.  If anyone respects and fears God, he will hate evil.  For wisdom hates pride, arrogance, corruption and deceit of every kind.  ‘I, Wisdom, give good advice and common sense.’” 

Hopefully our study of communication skills found in Proverbs will help us grow in our ability to communicate wisely.