20 A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:20-21

Commentary on Proverbs 18:20

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The belly is here put for the heart, as elsewhere; and what that is filled with, our satisfaction will be accordingly, and our inward peace.

Commentary on Proverbs 18:21

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Many a one has caused his own death, or the death of others, by a false or injurious tongue.