20 With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied ; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips .

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue , And those who love it will eat its fruit .

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.