King James Version
Read in contextA wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
All translations
Proverbs 15:4
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextA gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.
American Standard Version
Read in contextA gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextA healed tongue `is' a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit.
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextA soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.