Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 15:4

Matthew Henry Commentary

Proverbs 15:4

1662–1714
Presbyterian
Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry Commentary

Proverbs 15:4

1662–1714
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit." — Proverbs 15:4 (ASV)

A good tongue is healing to wounded consciences, by comforting them; to sin-sick souls, by convincing them; and it reconciles parties at variance.