Proverbs 18:20-21
World English Bible
20 A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth.
With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:20-21
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
20 A man’s [moral] self shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; and with the consequence of his words he must be satisfied [whether good or evil].
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life].(A)
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Matthew 12:37
World English Bible
37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
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Matthew 12:37
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
37 For by your words you will be justified and acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned and sentenced.
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Psalm 34:12-13
World English Bible
12 Who is someone who desires life,
and loves many days, that he may see good?
13 Keep your tongue from evil,
and your lips from speaking lies.
Psalm 34:12-13
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
12 What man is he who desires life and longs for many days, that he may see good?
13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.
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1 Peter 3:10
World English Bible
10 For,
“He who would love life
and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from speaking deceit.
1 Peter 3:10
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
10 For let him who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not] keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from guile (treachery, deceit).
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