Proverbs 18:21

Proverbs 18:21 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21The tongue has the power of life and death,

and those who love it will eat its fruit.

21Death and life are in the 18:21 Lit handpower of the tongue,

And those who love it will eat its fruit.

21Death and life are in the power of the tongue,

And those who love it will eat its fruit.

21Death and life are in the power of the tongue,

And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words. [Matt 12:37]

21Life and death are in the power of the tongue,

and those who love it will eat its fruit.

21Your tongue has the power of life and death.

Those who love to talk will eat the fruit of their words.