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Speech as a Source of Life
All commentators agree that a 'wholesome' or 'gentle' tongue is one that actively heals. It's not merely inoffensive, but provides soothing comfort, sound counsel, and reconciliation. Scholars describe its effect as being like a 'tree of life,' a source of spiritual health and vitality for others.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 15:4
18th Century
Theologian
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
On Proverbs 15:4
19th Century
Bishop
A wholesome tongue: One which heals and soothes by its gentleness and judicious words. (Compare to Proverbs 12:18.)
John Gill
On Proverbs 15:4
17th Century
Pastor
A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life
A tongue that delivers out salutary instructions, wholesome advice and counse…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 15:4
17th Century
Minister
A good tongue is healing to wounded consciences, by comforting them; to sin-sick souls, by convincing them; and it reconciles parties at variance.<…