Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many: But fools die for want of wisdom.
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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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:21 in the NIV
The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 10:21 in the ESV
The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.