Proverbs 18:21
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King James Version (modern wording)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Proverbs 18:21 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21 (BSB)
Context of Proverbs 18:21
This saying is from the main collection of Proverbs attributed to Solomon. Many sayings in this part of the book deal with speech, and this verse is one of the best known. It says the tongue has power over life and death.
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Questions about Proverbs 18:21
What does Proverbs 18:21 say?
Proverbs 18:21 in modern King James wording reads: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof."
Where is Proverbs 18:21 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 18:21 is verse 21 of chapter 18 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
What is the context of Proverbs 18:21?
This saying is from the main collection of Proverbs attributed to Solomon. Many sayings in this part of the book deal with speech, and this verse is one of the best known. It says the tongue has power over life and death.