Proverbs 15:4
King James VersionSource notes
“A wholesome tongue a tree of life: but perverseness therein a breach in the spirit.”
Context
1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3The eyes of the LORD in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4A wholesome tongue a tree of life: but perverseness therein 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 much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish not so.