Proverbs 18:21

21 The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

Proverbs 18:21 In-Context

19 An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
20 Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.
21 The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
22 The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD .
23 The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.

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