Proverbs 18:21

God's Word

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

“Because oppressed people are robbed and needy people groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord. “I will provide safety for those who long for it.”

Proverbs 10:31

The mouth of a righteous person increases wisdom, but a devious tongue will be cut off.

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life, and a winner of souls is wise.

Proverbs 12:13

An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.

Proverbs 21:23

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

Isaiah 3:10

Tell the righteous that blessings will come to them. They will taste the fruit of their labor.

Isaiah 57:19

I’ll create praise on their lips: “Perfect peace to those both far and near.” “I’ll heal them,” says the Lord.

Hosea 10:13

You have planted wickedness and harvested evil. You have eaten the fruit that your lies produced. You have trusted your own power and your many warriors.

2 Corinthians 11:15

So it’s not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants who have God’s approval. In the end they will get what they deserve.

2 Corinthians 2:16

To some people we are a deadly fragrance, while to others we are a life-giving fragrance. Who is qualified to tell about Christ?

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t say anything that would hurt ⌞another person⌟. Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you.

Colossians 4:6

Everything you say should be kind and well thought out so that you know how to answer everyone.

2 Peter 2:18

They arrogantly use nonsense to seduce people by appealing to their sexual desires, especially to sexual freedom. They seduce people who have just escaped from those who live in error.