Holy Scripture
Proverbs 18:21
A church father on this verse
“Christ makes the same point when he says, "By your own words you will be condemned, and by your words you will be justified."The tongue stands in the middle ready for either use; you are its master. So also does a sword lie in the middle; if you use it against the enemy, it becomes an instrument for your safety; if yo…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
21Life and death are in the power of the tongue; And they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.
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In context
19A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; And is as strong as a well-founded palace.
20A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; And he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.
— Proverbs 18:21 —
22He that has found a good wife has found favors, And has received gladness from God. a He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, And he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.