Proverbs 18:21

The Message

Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

Into the hovels of the poor, Into the dark streets where the homeless groan, God speaks: “I’ve had enough; I’m on my way To heal the ache in the heart of the wretched.”

Proverbs 10:31

A good person’s mouth is a clear fountain of wisdom; a foul mouth is a stagnant swamp.

Proverbs 11:30

A good life is a fruit-bearing tree; a violent life destroys souls.

Proverbs 12:13

The gossip of bad people gets them in trouble; the conversation of good people keeps them out of it.

Proverbs 21:23

Watch your words and hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief.

Isaiah 3:10

“Reassure the righteous that their good living will pay off. But doom to the wicked! Disaster! Everything they did will be done to them.

Ephesians 4:29

Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift.