Proverbs 15:3-5

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

³The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.^(A)

⁴A gentle tongue [with its healing power] is a tree of life, but willful contrariness in it breaks down the spirit.

⁵A fool despises his father’s instruction and correction, but he who regards reproof acquires prudence.

Proverbs 15:3-5

New International Version

³The eyes^(A) of the Lord are everywhere,^(B)
keeping watch on the wicked and the good.^(C)

⁴The soothing tongue^(D) is a tree of life,^(E)
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.^(F)

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

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)