Proverbs 10:21

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:21

BSB
The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
AKJV
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
CPDV
The lips of the just instruct many. But those who are unlearned shall die in destitution of heart.
ERV
The lips of the righteous feed many: but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
NHEB
The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
SMT
The lips of the just one shall feed many: and fools in wanting heart, shall die.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:21
Summary
Righteous teaching nourishes many, foolish lack dies
Event
Righteous feeding versus foolish deprivation
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom