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Scripture:
Proverbs 31:26 ~
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. KJV
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. NIV
She has opened her mouth in wisdom and the law of compassion is upon her tongue. Aramaic Bible

Proverbs 10:11 ~
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. KJV
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. NIV
The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. NLT

Proverbs 12:18 ~
There is one that speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise brings health. KJV
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. NIV
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. NLT

Observation:
Barnes' Notes on the Bible ~
Law of kindness - The words which come from the lips of the true wife are as a law giving guidance and instruction to those that hear them; but the law is not proclaimed in its sterner aspects, but as one in which "mercy tempers justice," and love, the fulfilling of the law, is seen to be the source from which it springs.

Wesley's Notes ~
Openeth her mouth - She is neither sullenly silent, nor full of impertinent talk, but speaks discreetly and piously, as occasion offers. In her tongue - Her speeches are guided by wisdom and grace, and not by inordinate passions. And this practice is called a law in her tongue, because it is constant and customary, and proceeds from an inward and powerful principle of true wisdom.

Application:
As a godly person, we should give wise advice [Proverbs 10:31]. This advice should not come from our own ideas but from God's word. We should head the maxim - "Think before you speak."

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I know that the words I have spoken have not always been with kindness, Forgive me. Set a guard over my mouth. Holy Spirit, help me to listen to you before I speak. Help me today and always speak with wisdom and kindness. In Jesus name, amen.

The following is an excerpt from Beth's teaching on the law of kindness. It is in three parts. You can watch it in its entirety here, here and here.

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