Proverbs 18:21

New Living Translation

²¹The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

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Proverbs 18:21

English Standard Version

²¹^(A)Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.

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Proverbs 18:21

New International Version

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

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