Whispered Wisdom, Silent Power
Proverbs 10:19 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Proverbs 10 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Proverbs 10:19 warns that many words invite trouble, while restraint in speech reveals wisdom.
Neville's Inner Vision
In the inner theatre of Neville's teaching, the multitude of words is the restless state of consciousness seeking to shape reality through outward sound. The wise person does not fear silence; he refrains because quiet speech aligns with the I AM—the unwavering awareness that creates all things. When you imagine yourself as the one who speaks with precision and economy, you shift the source of life from the noise of circumstance to the still, clear presence within. The outer world begins to reflect disciplined inner speech, and discernment follows. If the impulse to fill the air arises, revise it with: 'I am the master of my mouth; I am the calm mind that speaks only what is true and kind.' This is not suppression but refined creation—silence gathering divine energy and directing it toward your true purpose. Life, in Neville's terms, manifests from inner states: the act of speaking less becomes a potent act of inner authority that shapes experience with grace.
Practice This Now
Assume the state of the calm speaker. For the next 24 hours, when tempted to talk, pause, breathe, and silently declare, 'I am the calm speaker,' feeling it-real as you proceed.
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