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Proverbs 15:4

American Standard Version

A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

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Proverbs 15:4 in other translations

A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:4 · World English Bible

Proverbs 15:4 in context

  1. 2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
  2. 3The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
  3. 4A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
  4. 5A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
  5. 6In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.