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Proverbs 18:20-21
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20 With the [a](A)fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied;
(B)He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.
21 (C)Death and life are in the [b]power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its (D)fruit.

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  1. Proverbs 18:20 I.e., speech
  2. Proverbs 18:21 Lit hand
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Proverbs 18:20-21
New Living Translation

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.

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