Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 18:21

Monday, April 13, 2026

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
— Proverbs 18:21

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Illustration of Proverbs 18:21 — The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

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