Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.”
What does Proverbs 18:21 mean?
Our words have real power to build people up or tear them down. A cutting remark can wound someone for years, while a timely word of encouragement can give a person courage when they need it most. This proverb reminds us that the way we speak shapes not just others' experience but our own character and relationships too, since we inevitably experience the consequences of how we've treated people through our words.