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Proverbs 15:4 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 15 · verse 4 · King James Version
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.Proverbs 15:4 · King James Version
Proverbs 15:4 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.
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Key words (Strong's)
- perversenessçelephdistortionH5558 →
- wholesomemarpêʼproperly, curativeH4832 →
- tonguelâshôwnthe tongue , used literally , and figurativelyH3956 →
- breachshebera fracture, figuratively, ruinH7667 →
- treeʻêtsa treeH6086 →
- lifechayaliveH2416 →
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