Proverbs 18:21-23

Living Bible

²¹Those who love to talk will suffer the consequences. Men have died for saying the wrong thing!

²²The man who finds a wife finds a good thing; she is a blessing to him from the Lord.

²³The poor man pleads, and the rich man answers with insults.

Proverbs 18:21-23

New International Version

²¹The tongue has the power of life and death,^(A)
and those who love it will eat its fruit.^(B)

²²He who finds a wife finds what is good^(C)
and receives favor from the Lord.^(D)

²³The poor plead for mercy,
but the rich answer harshly.

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