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Proverbs 10:21

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
Proverbs 10:21 · King James Version

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.

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