Proverbs 15:4

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A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
World English Bible (WEB)
A wholesome{H4832} tongue{H3956} is a tree{H6086} of life{H2416}: but perverseness{H5558} therein is a breach{H7667} in the spirit{H7307}.
Strong's King James
A healing tongue is a tree of life, Perversity in it is the crushing of the spirit.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
A healed tongue is a tree of life, And perverseness in it—a breach in the spirit.
Young's Literal Translation

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