Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous person nourish many, 1 but fools die because of their lack of sense. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
In Context
22The good gifts of Yahweh bring wealth 1 and he adds no pain to it. 1
Cross References
Job 23:12I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips; 1 I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food. 1
Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous person speaks wisdom 1 and increases justice. 1
Proverbs 1:31They will eat the fruit of their ways, 1 and with the fruit of their schemes they will be filled. 1
Proverbs 5:2so you may learn about discretion 1 and your lips may protect knowledge. 1
Proverbs 5:23He will die because he lacks instruction; 1 he is led astray by his great foolishness.
Proverbs 15:4A healing tongue is a tree of life, 1 but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. 1
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 →