Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the just instruct many. But those who are unlearned shall die in destitution of heart.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
In Context
20The tongue of the just is choice silver. But the heart of the impious is exchanged for nothing.
22The blessing of the Lord causes riches. Affliction will not be a companion to them.
Cross References
Job 23:12I have not withdrawn from the commands of his lips, and the words of his mouth I have hidden in my sinews.
Proverbs 1:31Therefore, they shall eat the fruit of their way, and they shall have their fill of their own counsels.
Proverbs 5:2so that you may guard your thinking, and so that your lips may preserve discipline. Do not pay attention to the deceit of a woman.
Proverbs 5:23He shall die, for he has not held to discipline. And by the multitude of his foolishness, he shall be deceived.
Proverbs 15:4A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:21-22
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. We are here taught how to value men, not by their wealth and preferment in the world, but by their virtue. I. Good men are good for something. Though they may be poor and low in the world, and may not have power and riches to do good with, yet, as long as they have a mouth to speak, that will make them valuable and useful, and upon that account we must… Read the whole commentary →