Keep Your Tongue From Evil

Greetings in the Lord!

Today's verse comes from Psalm 34:11-14.
"Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it."

Blessed be the name of the Lord! ~Have a great weekend.

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