Proverbs 10:21
World English Bible (WEB)
The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
In context
19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
22 The LORD’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
23 It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.
Proverbs 10:21 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
- KJV King James Version
- The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
- 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.