Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.
In context
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. 19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. 20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense. 22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. 23 Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding. 24 What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 10:21 in the KJV
The lips of the righteous feed many: But fools die for want of wisdom.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:21 in the NIV
The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.