Proverbs 18:21-23

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life].^(A)

²²He who finds a [true] wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.^(B)

²³The poor man uses entreaties, but the rich answers roughly.

Proverbs 18:21-23

New International Version

²¹The tongue has the power of life and death,^(A)
and those who love it will eat its fruit.^(B)

²²He who finds a wife finds what is good^(C)
and receives favor from the Lord.^(D)

²³The poor plead for mercy,
but the rich answer harshly.

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)