Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 18:21 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Proverbs 18:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 18 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. This profound statement places extraordinary power in human speech, teaching that words operate as creative forces with life-and-death consequences. The Hebrew word shaluwm (peace, wholeness, well-being) and mavet (death) are not merely physical conditions but states of relational and spiritual existence. The proverb posits that the tongue—metonymy for speech and what proceeds from the heart—wields authority comparable to God's creative word in Genesis. Just as God spoke creation into being, human...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 18:21
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“but such as is good for building up as the need may be”
“and the evil man out of his evil treasure{TR adds of the heart} brings out evil things.”
“seasoned with salt”
“but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”
“which defiles the whole body”
“a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.”
“but the perverse tongue will be cut off.”
“The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters”
“The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”
“but the righteous shall come out of trouble.”