Proverbs
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
Proverbs 18:21
Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) speaks to self control, wisdom, and encouraging others — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
Proverbs 10:19“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
Proverbs 4:23“Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.”
Proverbs 4:26“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
Proverbs 16:32“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
James 1:19“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
Proverbs 19:11
Common questions
What does Proverbs 18:21 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 18:21 reads: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." The verse speaks to self control, wisdom, and encouraging others. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 18 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 18:21 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." is Proverbs 18:21 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 18.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 18:21?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 18:21 include Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 4:23, and Proverbs 4:26. Reading them alongside Proverbs 18:21 deepens the theme of self control.
How can I pray with Proverbs 18:21?
Read Proverbs 18:21 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.