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The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
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American Standard Version
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Christian Standard Bible
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
English Standard Version
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
King James Version
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
New American Standard Bible
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
New International Version
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
New King James Version
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
World English Bible
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.