Proverbs 15:4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
In other versions
A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
ASV
A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.
BBE
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
DBY
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.
WEB
A healed tongue `is' a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit.
YLT
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
ENG
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness in it is a breach in the spirit.
WBT
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
BSB
In context
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.