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“The power of words” is not a modern idea. It is one of the central themes of Scripture. God created the universe by His Word. He rules by His Word. He saves by His Word. And He will judge by His Word.
The lyrics you have given are drawn directly from two key passages in Proverbs:
> “The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
> Keeping watch on the evil and the good.”
> — Proverbs 15:3 (NKJV)
> “There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
> But the tongue of the wise promotes health.”
> — Proverbs 12:18 (NKJV)
The lyrics paraphrase this truth:
> “The Lord sees everything, watching both the wicked and the good.
> Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush the spirit.”
Here we have two great spiritual realities joined together:
1. God’s all-seeing eye – nothing is hidden from Him, not even our words.
2. The creative and destructive power of the tongue – words either bring life or inflict death.
Many believers struggle in the Christian life not because of demons, or circumstances, or other people primarily—but because of their own words. We can cancel God’s blessing on our lives by the way we speak. We can open doors to discouragement, sickness, division, and even demonic oppression by the misuse of the tongue.
So we will examine this theme under the light of God’s Word. As always, we must begin with the Scripture itself.
### The Book of Proverbs
Both verses come from the book of Proverbs, largely associated with King Solomon.
> “The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:”
> — Proverbs 1:1 (NKJV)
Solomon ruled over Israel at the height of its political and material prosperity. Yet his greatest treasure was not gold, but wisdom. When God appeared to him in a dream and invited him to ask for anything, Solomon did not ask for wealth or honor, but for “an understanding heart” (1 Kings 3:9). God was so pleased that He gave Solomon wisdom greater than any man before him or after him (1 Kings 4:29–31).
Proverbs is therefore a book of practical wisdom. It is not philosophy; it is instruction for how to live under the fear of the Lord in everyday life—speech, relationships, work, finances, morality, and the inner life of the heart.
### The Context of Proverbs 15:3
Proverbs 15 contrasts the wise and the foolish, the righteous and the wicked, especially in relation to speech:
> “A soft answer turns away wrath,
> But a harsh word stirs up anger.”
> — Proverbs 15:1
> “The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
> But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.”
> — Proverbs 15:2
Then immediately:
> “The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
> Keeping watch on the evil and the good.”
> — Proverbs 15:3
Why is this statement inserted here? Because God is not a distant observer. He listens to every word, discerns every motive. The way we speak is never neutral. It is either under His approval or under His judgment. The context is moral accountability—especially of our tongues.
### The Context of Proverbs 12:18
Proverbs 12 deals again with the contrast between the righteous and the wicked, the truthful and the deceitful. It says:
> “He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
> But a false witness, deceit.”
> — Proverbs 12:17
Then:
> “There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
> But the tongue of the wise promotes health.”
> — Proverbs 12:18
Here we are told that speech can be like a weapon. Words can stab like a sword, wounding deep within. On the other hand, words can also be like medicine, bringing healing and life.
So the lyrics reflect the heart of these passages: the God who sees everything, and the words that either give life or crush the spirit.
Let us look now at two key Hebrew words that will deepen our understanding.
### 1. “Eyes” and “Keeping Watch” – Proverbs 15:3
> “The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
> Keeping watch on the evil and the good.”
> — Proverbs 15:3
Literally, it means the physical eyes, but Scripture often uses God’s “eyes” as a picture of His active, personal awareness and concern. God does not merely know in an abstract way; He sees, He observes, He weighs.
This word means to watch, to keep lookout, to observe as a watchman on a wall.
This is very important. God is pictured not as a passive spectator, but as a watchman. A watchman scans the horizon, notes every movement, weighs its significance, and reports it. He watches for danger, for enemy approach, for anything that threatens the city.
So when we speak, the Lord does not merely “hear” in the background. He watches our speech as a watchman—assessing whether our words are aligned with His righteousness or with evil.
### 2. “Piercings of a Sword” and “Health” – Proverbs 12:18
> “There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
> But the tongue of the wise promotes health.”
> — Proverbs 12:18
This word means stabbing, thrusting, perforating. It is used of fatal blows, such as being “thrust through” with a spear or sword. So the picture is not a slight scratch; it is a deep, wounding stab.
This word is rich. It means healing, cure, restoration, soundness. It is used of:
So the verse could be rendered:
> “There is one whose speech is like stabbing people with a sword,
> But the tongue of the wise brings healing, cure, restoration.”
That tells us that words are not simply neutral tools. They penetrate. They reach the inner person. They either wound or heal.
Now link this to the lyric:
> “Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush the spirit.”
The Hebrew idea aligns exactly: some words are like sword-thrusts that break and crush the inner person; others act like medicine that restores life and health.
We will take the lyrics line by line and connect them to the wider teaching of Scripture.
### A. “The Lord sees everything, watching both the wicked and the good.”
This line corresponds to:
> “The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
> Keeping watch on the evil and the good.”
> — Proverbs 15:3
1. God’s omnipresence and omniscience
Scripture is consistent: God is everywhere, and He knows everything.
> “Where can I go from Your Spirit?
> Or where can I flee from Your presence?”
> — Psalm 139:7
> “And there is no creature hidden from His sight,
> but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him
> to whom we must give account.”
> — Hebrews 4:13
Our words are never spoken “in secret.” Every whisper, every mutter under our breath, every word typed online, every conversation in private—all is open before God.
2. God watches the wicked and the good
Notice: He watches both.
Jesus confirms this:
> “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak,
> they will give account of it in the day of judgment.
> For by your words you will be justified,
> and by your words you
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