Proverbs 18:21

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

“Because the poor are despoiled, because the needy groan, I will now rise up,” says the Lord; “I will place them in the safety for which they long.”

Proverbs 10:31

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but violence takes lives away.

Proverbs 12:13

The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips, but the righteous escape from trouble.

Proverbs 21:23

To watch over mouth and tongue is to keep out of trouble.

Isaiah 3:10

Tell the innocent how fortunate they are, for they shall eat the fruit of their labors.

Isaiah 57:19

Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the Lord; and I will heal them.

Hosea 10:13

You have plowed wickedness, you have reaped injustice, you have eaten the fruit of lies. Because you have trusted in your power and in the multitude of your warriors,

2 Corinthians 11:15

So it is not strange if his ministers also disguise themselves as ministers of righteousness. Their end will match their deeds.

2 Corinthians 2:16

to the one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things?

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.

2 Peter 2:18

For they speak bombastic nonsense, and with licentious desires of the flesh they entice people who have just escaped from those who live in error.