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Proverbs 18:21-23
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 18:21-23
New Catholic Bible
21 The tongue has the power over life and death;[a]
those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits.
22 One who finds a wife finds happiness
and receives favor from the Lord.[b]
23 A poor man uses language of entreaty,
but the rich man replies with insults.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power over life and death: see note on Prov 13:3.
- Proverbs 18:22 Receives favor from the Lord: identical to Prov 8:35, where the favor results from finding wisdom.