Verse of the Day

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Proverbs 15:4 NIV

The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

English Standard Version

A gentleOr healing tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

The Message

Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.

New King James Version

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

New Living Translation

Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 15:4

(Read Proverbs 15:4)

A good tongue is healing to wounded consciences, by comforting them; to sin-sick souls, by convincing them; and it reconciles parties at variance.


Proverbs 15:4 In-Context

2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

5 A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Tuesday, February 27

1 John 4:20

If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.

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Monday, February 26

Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

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Sunday, February 25

Proverbs 3:7-8

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

Read all of Proverbs 3 NIV

Saturday, February 24

Psalm 90:12

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

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Friday, February 23

Isaiah 61:7

Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.

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Thursday, February 22

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

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Wednesday, February 21

Micah 5:2

"You, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times."

Read all of Micah 5 NIV