Proverbs 10:21

Proverbs 10:21 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21The lips of the righteous nourish many,

but fools die for lack of sense.

21The lips of the righteous feed many,

But fools die for lack of 10:21 Lit heartunderstanding.

21The lips of the righteous feed many,

But fools die for lack of understanding.

21The lips of the righteous feed and guide many,

But fools [who reject God and His wisdom] die for lack of understanding.

21The lips of the righteous feed many,

but fools die for lack of judgment.

21The words of those who do right benefit many people.

But those who are foolish die because they have no sense.