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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 15) Proverbs 15:4-5 KJV
"A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent."
Proverbs 15:4-5 in Context (Verses 1–8 KJV)
1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.*
3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.*
5
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6
In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.