Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; 2 those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· it will eat its fruit. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
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
22Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, 2 and obtains favor of Adonai. 1
Cross References
Psalms 12:5“Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, 2 I will now arise,” says Adonai; 1 “I will set him in yesha' ·salvation· far from those who malign him.” 1
Proverbs 10:31The mouth of the upright produces wisdom, 2 but the perverse tongue will be cut off. 1
Proverbs 12:13An evil man is trapped by rebellious breach of relationship of lips, 2 but the upright shall come out of trouble. 1
Proverbs 18:4The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. 2 The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook. 1
Isaiah 57:19I create the fruit of the lips: 2 Peace, peace, to him who is far off and to him who is near,” + 57:19. Quoted in Eph 2:17 2 says Adonai; “and I will heal them.” 1
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 →