Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 15:4

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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

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Proverbs 15:4
Devo: Today's Verse
"The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit."
Tree of Life
Illustration of Proverbs 15:4
Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 15:4 -- The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
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What's the difference between loquats and apricots? Different kinds of trees fulfill different needs, just like we need different kinds of friends.

Illustration

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

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