Proverbs 10:21
King James Version (KJV)
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
In context
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 10:21 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
- WEB World English Bible
- The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The lips of the righteous delight many, And fools for lack of heart die.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The lips of a righteous [man] feed many; but fools die for want of understanding.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.