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Jan 29, 2026 1:08 AM

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  Commentary on Proverbs 15:4

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  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#039s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

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

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