Proverbs 18:21 meaning and explanation
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21, Berean Standard Bible
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This proverb belongs to a collection of wise sayings in Proverbs 18, where speech is a recurring theme. The saying observes that the tongue holds extraordinary power: words can build up or destroy, bringing life or something like death to the speaker and to others.
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