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Death and life are in the power of the tongue; Those who love it will eat its fruit.
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The Literal Power of Words
Commentators emphasize that the tongue's power is not merely metaphorical. John Gill provides concrete examples: the testimony of a witness, the sentence of a judge, or the doctrine of a teacher can all bring about literal life or death. Matthew Henry concurs, stating that many have caused their own death or the death of others through false or injurious words. Our speech has tangible, real-world consequences.
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19th Century
Anglican
Death and life are in the power of the tongue. —See above on Proverbs 4:23, where much the same power is attributed to th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue Of witnesses, according to the testimony they bear; of judges, according …
Presbyterian
Many a person has caused his own death, or the death of others, by a false or injurious tongue.