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Proverbs 15:4

A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.

Proverbs 15:4 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)

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Proverbs 15:4 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

WEB World English Bible

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

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In context

1 A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.

2 The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.

3 The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.

4 A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.

5 A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.

6 The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.

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