Proverbs 15:4

As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life, but dishonest [deceitful; perverse] words crush the spirit. [Expanded Bible]

Kind words are like the fruit of a tree that gives life. But words that are not honest make people sad and weak. [EasyEnglish Bible]

The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding. [Brenton Septuagint Translation]

Kind words are good medicine, but deceitful words can really hurt. [Contemporary English Version]

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