Proverbs 10:21

Authorized King James Version (1611)

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

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Referenced Verses

  • Hos 4:6 : 6 ¶ My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
  • Prov 5:23 : 23 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.
  • Job 4:3-4 : 3 Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands. 4 Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.
  • Job 23:12 : 12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food].
  • Job 29:21-22 : 21 Unto me [men] gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel. 22 After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.
  • Ps 37:30 : 30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
  • Prov 1:29 : 29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
  • Prov 1:31 : 31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
  • Prov 5:12 : 12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
  • Prov 12:18 : 18 ¶ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
  • Prov 15:4 : 4 ¶ A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
  • Prov 17:16 : 16 ¶ Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?
  • Eccl 12:9-9 : 9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs. 10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and [that which was] written [was] upright, [even] words of truth.
  • Jer 3:15 : 15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
  • Jer 15:16 : 16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
  • Matt 13:19 : 19 ‹When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth› [it] ‹not, then cometh the wicked› [one], ‹and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.›
  • John 3:19-20 : 19 ‹And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.› 20 ‹For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.›
  • John 21:15-17 : 15 ¶ So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, ‹Simon,› [son] ‹of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?› He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, ‹Feed my lambs.› 16 He saith to him again the second time, ‹Simon,› [son] ‹of Jonas, lovest thou me?› He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, ‹Feed my sheep.› 17 He saith unto him the third time, ‹Simon,› [son] ‹of Jonas, lovest thou me?› Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, ‹Feed my sheep.›
  • Rom 1:28 : 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in [their] knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
  • 1 Pet 5:2 : 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 15:7
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    7¶ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
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    12¶ The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth [is] foolishness: and the end of his talk [is] mischievous madness.

  • Prov 15:14
    81%

    14¶ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Prov 15:2
    80%

    2¶ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    79%

    13¶ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14¶ Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction.

  • Prov 14:3
    79%

    3¶ In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 10:31-32
    2 verses
    78%

    31¶ The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] frowardness.

  • Prov 16:21-23
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    78%

    21¶ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

    22¶ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.

    23¶ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 10:19-20
    2 verses
    78%

    19¶ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

    20¶ The tongue of the just [is as] choice silver: the heart of the wicked [is] little worth.

  • Ps 37:30
    77%

    30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

  • Prov 10:10-11
    2 verses
    76%

    10¶ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

    11¶ The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • Prov 14:23-24
    2 verses
    75%

    23¶ In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

    24¶ The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    75%

    6¶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

    7A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul.

  • Prov 12:23
    75%

    23¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

    8¶ The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 14:33
    74%

    33¶ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1¶ Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • Prov 23:9
    74%

    9¶ Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    74%

    7¶ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

    8¶ The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.

  • Prov 24:7
    73%

    7¶ Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 20:15
    73%

    15¶ There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel.

  • Prov 21:20
    73%

    20¶ [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

  • Prov 12:15
    73%

    15¶ The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

  • Prov 13:16
    72%

    16¶ Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.

  • Prov 18:20-21
    2 verses
    72%

    20¶ A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

    21¶ Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

  • Prov 29:11
    72%

    11¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 11:30
    72%

    30¶ The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that winneth souls [is] wise.

  • Prov 17:24
    72%

    24¶ Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 10:22-23
    2 verses
    72%

    22¶ The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

    23¶ [It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

  • Prov 17:16
    72%

    16¶ Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?

  • Prov 1:32
    71%

    32For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

  • Prov 16:13
    71%

    13¶ Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

  • Prov 13:2-3
    2 verses
    71%

    2¶ A man shall eat good by the fruit of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence.

    3¶ He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

  • Prov 15:21
    71%

    21¶ Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  • Prov 10:2
    71%

    2¶ Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

  • Prov 17:28
    71%

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

  • Prov 13:25
    71%

    25¶ The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.