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those who love to talk will reap the consequences.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Death and life <i>are</i> in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Death and life <i>are</i> in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it <i>and</i> indulge it will eat its fruit <i>and</i> bear the consequences of their words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Words can bring death or life! Talk too much, and you will eat everything you say. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />What you say can preserve life or destroy it; so you must accept the consequences of your words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The power of the tongue is life and death— those who love to talk will eat what it produces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue, "" And those loving it eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those loving it eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Death and life in the hand of the tongue: and they loving it shall eat its fruit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue: they that love it, shall eat the fruits thereof. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Whoever values it shall eat from its fruits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who choose one shall eat its fruit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those who love it shall eat the fruits thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and he that loves it will eat from its fruit.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that indulge it shall eat the fruit thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/18-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=3662" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/18.htm">The Selfishness of the Unfriendly</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: wə·ḥay·yîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">Life</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mā·weṯ (N-ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">and death</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">are in the power</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: lā·šō·wn (N-cs) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">of the tongue,</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: wə·’ō·hă·ḇe·hā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3fs) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">and those who love it</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: yō·ḵal (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">will eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/6529.htm" title="6529: pir·yāh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Fruit. From parah; fruit.">its fruit.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-10</a></span><br />In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. / All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a></span><br />But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a></span><br />Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a></span><br />Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm">Proverbs 15:4</a></span><br />A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm">Proverbs 21:23</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-26.htm">James 1:26</a></span><br />If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-12.htm">Psalm 34:12-13</a></span><br />Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days? / Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Proverbs 13:3</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Proverbs 10:19</a></span><br />When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-11.htm">Matthew 15:11</a></span><br />A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a></span><br />The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Proverbs 16:24</a></span><br />Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.</p><p class="hdg">death</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-4.htm">Proverbs 18:4-7</a></b></br> The words of a man's mouth <i>are as</i> deep waters, <i>and</i> the wellspring of wisdom <i>as</i> a flowing brook… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-20.htm">Proverbs 10:20,21,31</a></b></br> The tongue of the just <i>is as</i> choice silver: the heart of the wicked <i>is</i> little worth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-30.htm">Proverbs 11:30</a></b></br> The fruit of the righteous <i>is</i> a tree of life; and he that winneth souls <i>is</i> wise.</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9</a></b></br> He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:12-14</a></b></br> The words of a wise man's mouth <i>are</i> gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/57-19.htm">Isaiah 57:19</a></b></br> I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to <i>him that is</i> far off, and to <i>him that is</i> near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/16-13.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm">Death</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-25.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-8.htm">Food</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-20.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/numbers/25-1.htm">Indulge</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-33.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Tongue</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/22-11.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-16.htm">Death</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-1.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-15.htm">Food</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-9.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-5.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm">Indulge</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-3.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-28.htm">Power</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-21.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-6.htm">Tongue</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/18-1.htm">A fool delights not in understanding</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Life and death are in the power of the tongue</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the profound impact of words. Biblically, the tongue is often seen as a powerful tool that can either build up or destroy. In <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a>, the tongue is compared to a small fire that can set a forest ablaze, highlighting its potential for both good and harm. The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a high value on spoken words, as oral communication was the primary means of conveying laws, traditions, and teachings. The power of the tongue is also evident in the creation narrative, where God speaks the world into existence (Genesis 1). This underscores the belief that words have creative and destructive power, reflecting the divine attribute of speech.<p><b>and those who love it will eat its fruit</b><br>This part of the verse suggests that individuals who understand and appreciate the power of their words will experience the consequences of their speech. The metaphor of "fruit" implies that words, like seeds, grow and produce outcomes, whether beneficial or harmful. In the biblical context, fruit often symbolizes the results of one's actions or character (<a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-20</a>). The idea of reaping what one sows is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a>, where Paul warns that a person will harvest what they plant. This phrase encourages self-awareness and responsibility in communication, reminding believers that their words can lead to life-giving or destructive outcomes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and godly living are reflected throughout the book of Proverbs.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where oral communication was a primary means of teaching and influencing others.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tongue.htm">The Tongue</a></b><br>While not a person or place, the "tongue" is personified in this verse as having the power to influence life and death, emphasizing the significance of speech in human interactions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Words have the ability to build up or tear down. As believers, we are called to use our speech to edify and encourage others, reflecting the love of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_for_our_speech.htm">Accountability for Our Speech</a></b><br>We will be held accountable for our words. It is crucial to be mindful of what we say, ensuring that our speech aligns with biblical principles and glorifies God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_heart_of_wisdom.htm">Cultivating a Heart of Wisdom</a></b><br>The words we speak are a reflection of our hearts. By seeking wisdom and understanding from God, we can cultivate a heart that produces life-giving words.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_speech.htm">The Consequences of Speech</a></b><br>Our words can have lasting impacts, both positive and negative. We must consider the potential consequences of our speech and strive to speak life into every situation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loving_the_right_fruit.htm">Loving the Right Fruit</a></b><br>Those who "love" the power of the tongue will "eat its fruit." We should desire the fruit of righteousness and peace, which comes from speaking truth and love.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">Death and life are in the power of the tongue.</span>--See above on <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm" title="Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.">Proverbs 4:23</a>, where much the same power is attributed to the heart as is here given to the tongue as being its exponent. (Comp. also <a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm" title="The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.">Proverbs 12:13</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">They that love it--i.e., </span>to use it.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Death and life are in the power of the tongue;</span> literally, <span class="accented">in the hand of the tongue.</span> The tongue, according as it is used, deals forth life or death; for speech is the picture of the mind (comp. <a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a>; <a href="/proverbs/26-28.htm">Proverbs 26:28</a>). The vast importance of our words may be learned from <a href="/james/3.htm">James 3</a>; and our blessed Lord says expressly (<a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36</a>, etc.), "Every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." Hence the gnome - <p><span class="greek">Γλῶσσα τύχη γλῶσσα δαίμων</span> <p>intimating that the tongue is the real controller of man's destiny; and another - <p><span class="greek">Λόγῳ διοικεῖται βροτῶν βίος μόνῳ</span> . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/18-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Life</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֭חַיִּים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥay·yîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and death</span><br /><span class="heb">מָ֣וֶת</span> <span class="translit">(mā·weṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> </span><span class="str2">Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are in the power</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיַד־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tongue,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָשׁ֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·šō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and those who love [it]</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝אֹהֲבֶ֗יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ō·hă·ḇe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have affection f</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will eat</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹאכַ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ḵal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its fruit.</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּרְיָֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(pir·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6529.htm">Strong's 6529: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fruit</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power (Prov. 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