Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are controlled by the tongue, 1 and those who love the tongue will eat its fruit. 1
Unlocked Literal 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
22He who finds a wife finds a good thing 1 and receives favor from Yahweh. 1
Cross References
Psalms 12:5“Because of violence against the poor, because of the groans of the needy, 1 I will arise,” says Yahweh. 1 “I will provide the safety for which they long.” 1
Proverbs 10:31Out of the mouth of the righteous person comes the fruit of wisdom, 1 but the perverse tongue will be cut out. 1
Proverbs 12:13An evil person is trapped by his wicked talk, 1 but the righteous person escapes from trouble. 1
Proverbs 18:4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; 1 the fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream. 1
Isaiah 57:19and I create the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to those who are far off and to those who are near—says Yahweh—I will heal them. 1
Romans 10:14How then can they call on him in whom they have not believed? How can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? How can they hear without a preacher?
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 →