Proverbs 18:21
What you say has the power to bring life or to kill; those who love talking will have to deal with the consequences.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
In Context
20Make sure you're satisfied with what you say—you have to live with your words.
22If you find a wife, that's great, and you'll be blessed by the Lord.
Cross References
Psalms 12:5“Because of the violence the helpless have suffered, and because of the groans of the poor, I will rise up to defend them,” says the Lord. “I will give them the protection they have been longing for.”
Proverbs 10:31What good people say produces wisdom, but liars will have their tongues cut out.
Proverbs 12:13The wicked trap themselves by their own sinful words, but good people escape trouble.
Proverbs 18:4People's words can be profound like deep waters, a gushing stream that is the source of wisdom.
Isaiah 57:19so they will be able to say thank you. The Lord declares, Peace, peace, to those who are far away and those who are near. I will heal you.
Romans 10:14But how can people call on someone they don't trust? How can they trust someone they haven't heard about? How can they hear unless they're told?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:21
20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Note, 1. Our comfort depends very much upon the testimony of our own consciences, for us or against us. The belly is here put for the conscience, as ch. xx. 27 . Now it is of great consequence to us whether that be satisfied, and what that is filled with, for, accordingly, will our satisfaction be and our inward peace. 2. The testimony of our consciences will be for us, or against us, according as… Read the whole commentary →