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Proverbs 15:4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4 · King James Version
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Proverbs 15:4 in other translations
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
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In context
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
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