Verse of the Day

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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, July 07

1 John 4:10

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

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Monday, July 06

1 Peter 1:8-9

Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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Sunday, July 05

Hebrews 11:11

By faith Abraham, even though he was past age -- and Sarah herself was barren -- was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise.

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Saturday, July 04

Luke 6:43-45

"No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks."

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Friday, July 03

Matthew 7:15

"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."

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Thursday, July 02

Mark 8:29

"But what about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Christ."

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Wednesday, July 01

Micah 6:8

He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

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