Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
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Verse 21 is found in chapter 18 of Proverbs. The section addresses conflicts and relationships. In a dispute, the first account may seem convincing until the other side responds; this invites caution before judging. Casting lots may settle a dispute in certain contexts, but a verbal offense can separate close friends. The conclusion presents the friend who remains close as something different from simply accumulating relationships.
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Compare Proverbs 18:21 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Tod und Leben steht in der Zunge Gewalt; wer sie liebt, der wird von ihrer Frucht essen.
La muerte y la vida están en poder de la lengua; Y el que la ama comerá de sus frutos.
La mort et la vie sont au pouvoir de la langue; Quiconque l'aime en mangera les fruits.
Morte e vita sono in poter della lingua; E chi l’ama mangerà del frutto di essa
A morte e a vida estão no poder da língua; e aquele que a ama comerá do seu fruto.
生死在舌頭的掌握之下, 喜愛弄舌的,必吃它所結的果實。
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