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20 Good words satisfy like a fine meal;
    yes, good conversations are sure to satisfy.
21 Words have power in matters of life and death,
    and those who love them will savor their fruit.
22 The man who finds a wife finds something good,
    and the favor of the Eternal is indeed his.

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20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
    with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.(A)

21 The tongue has the power of life and death,(B)
    and those who love it will eat its fruit.(C)

22 He who finds a wife finds what is good(D)
    and receives favor from the Lord.(E)

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