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19 An offended ally is more formidable than a city;
    such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
20 The stomach is satisfied
by the fruit of the mouth;
    one’s lips can earn a satisfying income.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
    those who love it will eat its fruit.

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19 A brother wronged(A) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
    with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.(B)

21 The tongue has the power of life and death,(C)
    and those who love it will eat its fruit.(D)

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