Proverbs 18:21-23

New Living Translation

²¹The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

²²The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
and he receives favor from the Lord.

²³The poor plead for mercy;
the rich answer with insults.

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.

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)