Proverbs 15:2-4

"The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. "

"The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good."

"The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit."

"The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. "

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 15:4 -- The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

"A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger. Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour...."

What's the difference between loquats and apricots? Different kinds of trees fulfill different needs, just like we need different kinds of friends.