Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A healed tongue `is' a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit.