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Proverbs 18:20-22
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20 From the fruit of the mouth one’s stomach is filled;
    contentment is gained from the yield of one’s lips.
21 The tongue has the power over life and death;[a]
    those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits.
22 One who finds a wife finds happiness
    and receives favor from the Lord.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power over life and death: see note on Prov 13:3.
  2. Proverbs 18:22 Receives favor from the Lord: identical to Prov 8:35, where the favor results from finding wisdom.
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Proverbs 18:20-22
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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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