Proverbs 18:21-24

English Standard Version

^21 (A)Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
    and those who love it will eat its fruits.
²² He who finds ^(B)a wife finds ^(C)a good thing
    and ^(D)obtains favor ^(E)from the Lord.
²³ The poor use entreaties,
    but ^(F)the rich answer roughly.
²⁴ A man of many companions may come to ruin,
    but ^(G)there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.