Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

English Standard Version

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

The Message

Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose.

New King James Version

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

New Living Translation

Those who love to talk will experience the consequences, for the tongue can kill or nourish life.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 18:21

(Read Proverbs 18:21)

　　Many a one has caused his own death, or the death of others, by a false or injurious tongue.

　　

Proverbs 18:21 In-Context

19 A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

　　20 From the fruit of their mouth a person's stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.

　　21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

　　22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.

　　23 The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.