Proverbs 18:21
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
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Cross references
- Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
- Matthew 12:35–37 The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
- Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.