Proverbs 15:4

The Passion Translation

When you speak healing words, you offer others fruit from the tree of life. But unhealthy, negative words do nothing but crush their hopes.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:18

Reckless words are like the thrusts of a sword, cutting remarks meant to stab and to hurt. But the words of the wise soothe and heal.

Proverbs 16:24

Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words. For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a gossip merely reveal the wounds of his own soul, and his slander penetrates into the innermost being.

Proverbs 3:18

Seeking for her brings the discovery of untold blessings, for she is the healing tree of life to those who taste her fruits.

Proverbs 18:14

The will to live sustains you when you’re sick, but depression crushes courage and leaves you unable to cope.

Revelation 2:7

The one whose heart is open let him listen carefully to what the Spirit is saying now to all the churches. To the one who overcomes I will give access to feast on the fruit of the Tree of Life that is found in the paradise of God.

1 Timothy 6:3

But if anyone spreads false teaching that does not agree with the healthy instruction of our Lord Jesus, teaching others that holy awe of God is not important, then they prove they know nothing at all! It’s obvious they don’t value or hold dear the healing words of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Proverbs 26:22

Gossip is so delicious, and how we love to swallow it! For slander is easily absorbed into our innermost being.

Psalm 109:22

I’m so broken, needy and hurting. My heart is pierced through and I’m so wounded.

Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the Lord are everywhere and he takes note of everything that happens. He watches over his lovers, and he also sees the wickedness of the wicked.

Proverbs 15:5

You’re stupid to mock the instruction of a father, but welcoming correction will make you brilliant.

Proverbs 10:11

The teachings of the lovers of God are like living truth flowing from the fountain of life, but the words of the wicked hide an ulterior motive.