Proverbs 15:4

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but peruersnesse therein is a breach in the spirit.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.
- Basic English Bible

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
- Darby Bible

A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
- English Revised Version

A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:4

15:4 Wholesome - Which utters sound and useful counsels. Tree of life - Is greatly useful to preserve the present life, and to promote the spiritual and eternal life, both of the speaker and hearers. Perverseness - False or corrupt speeches. A breach - Disturbs and wounds the spirits, both of the speaker and hearers.