Proverbs 10:21
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Footnotes
- 78 Heb “lips.” The term “lips” functions as a metonymy of cause for what is said (or in this case taught).
- 79 The verb רָעָה (ra’ah) means “to feed” or “to shepherd” (e.g., Gen 48:15). What they say will meet the needs of many.
- 80 In what sense the fool “dies” is unclear. Fools ruin their lives and the lives of others by their lack of discipline and knowledge. The contrast is between enhancing life and ruining life.
- 81 Heb “heart.” The term לֵב (lev, “heart”) functions as a metonymy of association for wisdom and knowledge ( 524 3.a).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
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NLTNew Living Translation
The words of the godly encourage many,
but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Lips of righteousness feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
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KJV 1900King James Version
The lips of the righteous feed many:
But fools die for want of wisdom.
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