OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 4

Proverbs 15:4

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A gentle tongue is a tree of life,

but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

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Proverbs 15:4 in context

Proverbs 15:1–7

1

A gentle answer turns away wrath,

but a harsh word stirs up anger.

2

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,

but the mouths of fools gush out folly.

3

The LORD’s eyes are everywhere,

keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4
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A gentle tongue is a tree of life,

but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

5

A fool despises his father’s correction,

but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

6

In the house of the righteous is much treasure,

but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge;

not so with the heart of fools.

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