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Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
Proverbs 10:21 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 10:21 in other translations
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
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In context
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
23 The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
24 What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
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