New International Reader's Version

Proverbs 18:20-23 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

20. A man can fill his stomach with what he says. The words from his lips can satisfy him.

21. Your tongue has the power of life and death. Those who love to talk will eat the fruit of their words.

22. The one who finds a wife finds what is good. He receives favor from the Lord.

23. Poor people beg for mercy. But rich people answer in a mean way.