Proverbs 18:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Words can bring death or life! Talk too much, and you will eat everything you say.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

But you, LORD, tell them, “I will do something! The poor are ill-treated and helpless people moan. I'll rescue all who suffer.”

Proverbs 10:31

Honest people speak sensibly, but deceitful liars will be silenced.

Proverbs 11:30

Live right, and you will eat from the life-giving tree. And if you act wisely, others will follow.

Proverbs 12:13

We trap ourselves by telling lies, but we stay out of trouble by living right.

Proverbs 21:23

Watching what you say can save you a lot of trouble.

Isaiah 3:10

Tell those who obey God, “You're very fortunate— you will be rewarded for what you have done.”

Isaiah 57:19

start singing my praises. No matter where you are, I, the LORD, will heal you and give you peace.

Hosea 10:13

You have planted evil, harvested injustice, and eaten the fruit of your lies. You trusted your own strength and your powerful forces.

2 Corinthians 11:15

So why does it seem strange for Satan's servants to pretend to do what is right? Some day they will get exactly what they deserve.

Ephesians 4:29

Stop all your dirty talk. Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say.

Colossians 4:6

Be pleasant and hold their interest when you speak the message. Choose your words carefully and be ready to give answers to anyone who asks questions.

2 Peter 2:18

They boast out loud about their stupid nonsense. And by being vulgar and crude, they trap people who have barely escaped from living the wrong kind of life.