Proverbs 15:4
“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but peruersnesse therein is a breach in the spirit.”
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Proverbs 15:4 Context
2The tongue of the wise, vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles, powreth out foolishnes. 3The eyes of the Lord are in euery place, beholding the euill & the good. 4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but peruersnesse therein is a breach in the spirit. 5A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but hee that regardeth reproofe, is prudent. 6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:4
A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
- King James Version
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.
- Basic English Bible
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
- Darby Bible
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness in it is a breach in the spirit.
- Webster's Bible
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
- World English Bible
A healed tongue [is] a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:4
15:4 Wholesome - Which utters sound and useful counsels. Tree of life - Is greatly useful to preserve the present life, and to promote the spiritual and eternal life, both of the speaker and hearers. Perverseness - False or corrupt speeches. A breach - Disturbs and wounds the spirits, both of the speaker and hearers.