Verse of the Day
Proverbs 18:21 NIV
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Translations of Today's Verse
King James Version
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.English Standard Version
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.The Message
Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose.New King James Version
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.New Living Translation
Those who love to talk will experience the consequences, for the tongue can kill or nourish life.Proverbs 18:21 In-Context
19 A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
20 From the fruit of their mouth a person's stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.
21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.
23 The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
This Week's Daily Bible Verses
Tuesday, December 16
Luke 18:27
Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
Read all of Luke 18 NIVMonday, December 15
Amos 5:24
Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!
Read all of Amos 5 NIVSunday, December 14
Proverbs 16:25
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Read all of Proverbs 16 NIVSaturday, December 13
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
Read all of 1 Timothy 6 NIVFriday, December 12
Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
Read all of Psalm 119 NIVThursday, December 11
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
Read all of Micah 7 NIVWednesday, December 10
Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Read all of Ephesians 6 NIVBrowse Daily Bible Verses
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Commentary on Today's Verse
Commentary on Proverbs 18:21
(Read Proverbs 18:21)
Many a one has caused his own death, or the death of others, by a false or injurious tongue.