World English Bible
Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 18
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.