Proverbs 18:21

New Century Version

What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

But the Lord says, “I will now rise up, because the poor are being hurt. Because of the moans of the helpless, I will give them the help they want.”

Proverbs 10:31

A good person says wise things, but a liar’s tongue will be stopped.

Proverbs 11:30

A good person gives life to others; the wise person teaches others how to live.

Proverbs 12:13

Evil people are trapped by their evil talk, but good people stay out of trouble.

Proverbs 21:23

Those who are careful about what they say keep themselves out of trouble.

Isaiah 3:10

Tell those who do what is right that things will go well for them, because they will receive a reward for what they do.

Isaiah 57:19

I will give peace, real peace, to those far and near, and I will heal them,” says the Lord.

Hosea 10:13

But you have plowed evil and harvested trouble; you have eaten the fruit of your lies. Because you have trusted in your own power and your many soldiers,

2 Corinthians 11:15

So it does not surprise us if Satan’s servants also make themselves look like servants who work for what is right. But in the end they will be punished for what they do.

2 Corinthians 2:16

To those who are lost, we are the smell of death that brings death, but to those who are being saved, we are the smell of life that brings life. So who is able to do this work?

Ephesians 4:29

When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you.

Colossians 4:6

When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer everyone in the way you should.

2 Peter 2:18

They brag with words that mean nothing. By their evil desires they lead people into the trap of sin—people who are just beginning to escape from others who live in error.