Proverbs 15:4

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:4

BSB
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
AKJV
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
CPDV
A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit.
ERV
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
NHEB
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
SMT
The healing of the tongue the tree of life: and perverseness in it a breaking in the spirit.

Commentary for Proverbs 15:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 15:4
Summary
Speech heals or damages inner being
Event
Effects of different speech
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Wisdom