Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
In the chapter
19 A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
20 A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.
23 The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
Questions
What does Proverbs 18:21 say?
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
Which translation is this?
World English Bible, public domain. The chapter page has the surrounding text.