Proverbs 15:4
King James Version (KJV)
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
In context
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.
Proverbs 15:4 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
- WEB World English Bible
- A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A healed tongue [is] a tree of life, And perverseness in it — a breach in the spirit.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness in it is a breach in the spirit.