Proverbs 18:21-23

Christian Standard Bible

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.^(A)

²² A man who finds a wife finds a good thing^(B)
and obtains favor from the Lord.^(C)

²³ The poor person pleads,^(D)
but the rich one answers roughly.^(E)