Verse of the Day

Monday, August 18, 2025

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

Sunday, August 17

Daniel 4:34-35

At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity was restored. Then I praised the Most High; I honored and glorified him who lives forever. His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: "What have you done?"

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Saturday, August 16

Matthew 5:13

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."

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Friday, August 15

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

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Thursday, August 14

1 Peter 3:15

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

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Wednesday, August 13

1 Chronicles 16:11-12

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced.

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Tuesday, August 12

Psalm 124:2-5

If the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us, when their anger flared against us, they would have swallowed us alive; the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent would have swept over us, the raging waters would have swept us away.

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Monday, August 11

Proverbs 2:1-5

My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.

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