Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:21

BSB

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

AKJV

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

CPDV

Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Whoever values it shall eat from its fruits.

ERV

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

NHEB

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

SMT

Death and life in the hand of the tongue: and they loving it shall eat its fruit.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 18:21

DeathH4194Noun MasculineandlifeH2416areinthepowerH3027Noun FeminineofthetongueH3956Noun MasculineandtheythatloveH157VerbitshalleatH398VerbthefruitH6529Noun Masculinethereof

Commentary for Proverbs 18:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 18:21

Summary

Speech holds ultimate creative power.

Event

Tongue determines life and death

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC