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The biblical Book of Proverbs was compiled in the seventh century BCE and credited to King Solomon. In this fresh translation, Rami Shapiro unpacks the book, writing that its wisdom transcends time and place and instructs readers to live simply, without rationalizations and excuses.

15:4 Gentle encouragement is a tree of life, but critical words can murder the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4