Proverbs 15:4 · KJV
“A wholesome tongue {is} a tree of life: but perverseness therein {is} a breach in the spirit. {A wholesome...: Heb. The healing of the tongue}”
— Proverbs 15:4
The eyes of the LORD {are} in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15 — Context
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth}
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. {A wholesome...: Heb. The healing of the tongue}
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.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words {are as} an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 12:18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise {is} health.
Proverbs 18:8
The words of a talebearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. {talebearer: or, whisperer} {as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded} {most...: Heb. chambers}
Malachi 4:2
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
Proverbs 3:18
She {is} a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy {is every one} that retaineth her.
Proverbs 18:14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
Revelation 2:7
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
Psalms 52:2-4
Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.