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Proverbs 10:21

World English Bible

The lips of the righteous feed many,
but the foolish die for lack of understanding.

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Proverbs 10:21 in other translations

The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

Proverbs 10:21 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 10:21 in context

  1. 19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,
    but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
  2. 20The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver.
    The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
  3. 21The lips of the righteous feed many,
    but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
  4. 22Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth,
    and he adds no trouble to it.
  5. 23It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness,
    but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.