Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 15:4

The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

A gentleOr healing tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

The Message

Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.

New King James Version

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

New Living Translation

Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 15:4

(Read Proverbs 15:4)

　　A good tongue is healing to wounded consciences, by comforting them; to sin-sick souls, by convincing them; and it reconciles parties at variance.

　　

Proverbs 15:4 In-Context

2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

　　3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

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

　　5 A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

　　6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.