Proverbs 15:4-6

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁴A gentle tongue [with its healing power] is a tree of life, but willful contrariness in it breaks down the spirit.

⁵A fool despises his father’s instruction and correction, but he who regards reproof acquires prudence.

⁶In the house of the [uncompromisingly] righteous is great [priceless] treasure, but with the income of the wicked is trouble and vexation.

Proverbs 15:4-6

New International Version

⁴The soothing tongue^(A) is a tree of life,^(B)
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.^(C)

⁵A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.^(D)

⁶The house of the righteous contains great treasure,^(E)
but the income of the wicked brings ruin.^(F)

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)