The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. "Feed" with instruction, guidance, and consolation (Jeremiah 3:15) "But fools" not only do not spiritually feed others, but themselves "die for want of wisdom?" "The lips of the righteous," full of wisdom, are opposed to the fool's "want of wisdom" in heart, and therefore in speech. "Feed" is opposed to "die." The righteous feed others, and therefore shall live eternally (Daniel 12:3). 'Fools want wisdom,' and therefore shall "die" eternally.