Proverbs 10:21

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 10:21

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Berean Standard Bible

The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.

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KJV

King James Version

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

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WEB

World English Bible

The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.

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ASV

American Standard Version

The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 10

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.

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