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Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
Proverbs 10:21 · King James Version
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Proverbs 10:21 in other translations
The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
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 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
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