Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 15:4

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
— Proverbs 15:4

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Illustration of Proverbs 15:4
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Illustration of Proverbs 15:4 — The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

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