Proverbs 15:4-6

New Century Version

⁴As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life,
but dishonest words crush the spirit.

⁵Fools reject their parents’ correction,
but anyone who accepts correction is wise.

⁶Much wealth is in the houses of good people,
but evil people get nothing but trouble.

Proverbs 15:4-6

New International Version

⁴The soothing tongue^(A) is a tree of life,^(B)
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.^(C)

⁵A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.^(D)

⁶The house of the righteous contains great treasure,^(E)
but the income of the wicked brings ruin.^(F)

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)