A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit

a soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit

a wholesome tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit

gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit

the tongue that heals is a tree of life, but a devious tongue breaks the spirit

Definizione e Significato di "a gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit"

a gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit

FRASE

used to imply the power of language in shaping interactions, highlighting the value of using kind and gentle words to bring joy while avoiding harm caused by harsh or deceitful language

Proverb

Example

The counselor emphasized the importance of communication skills in maintaining healthy relationships, saying that a gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.