Proverbs 15:2-4

New Century Version

²Wise people use knowledge when they speak,
but fools pour out foolishness.

³The Lord’s eyes see everything;
he watches both evil and good people.

⁴As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life,
but dishonest words crush the spirit.

Proverbs 15:2-4

New International Version

²The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,^(A)
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.^(B)

³The eyes^(C) of the Lord are everywhere,^(D)
keeping watch on the wicked and the good.^(E)

⁴The soothing tongue^(F) is a tree of life,^(G)
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.^(H)

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)