Verse 4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Wholesome — Which utters sound and useful counsels.
Tree of life — Is greatly useful to preserve the present life, and to promote the spiritual and eternal life, both of the speaker and hearers.
Perverseness — False or corrupt speeches.
A breach — Disturbs and wounds the spirits, both of the speaker and hearers.
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