A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A wholesome tongue - literally, as in the margin, the same word as “sound” in (Proverbs 14:30) (see the note). A more literal re…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A wholesome tongue: One which heals and soothes by its gentleness and judicious words. (Compare to Proverbs 12:18.)

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life
A tongue that delivers out salutary instructions, wholesome advice and counse…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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

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