Proverbs [Sayings] 18:20-23

²⁰A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· it will eat its fruit.

²²Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Adonai .

²³The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.