Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
In other versions
The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
ASV
The lips of the upright man give food to men, but the foolish come to death for need of sense.
BBE
The lips of a righteous [man] feed many; but fools die for want of understanding.
DBY
The lips of the righteous feed many, But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
WEB
The lips of the righteous delight many, And fools for lack of heart die.
YLT
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for lack of wisdom.
ENG
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
WBT
The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
BSB
In context
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
22The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
