Verse of the Day
Proverbs 15:4 NIV
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
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 gentleThe 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.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.
Read all of 1 John 4 NIVMonday, 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.
Read all of 1 Peter 1 NIVSunday, 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.
Read all of Hebrews 11 NIVSaturday, 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."
Read all of Luke 6 NIVFriday, July 03
Matthew 7:15
"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."
Read all of Matthew 7 NIVThursday, July 02
Mark 8:29
"But what about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Christ."
Read all of Mark 8 NIVWednesday, 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.
Read all of Micah 6 NIVBrowse Daily Bible Verses
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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.