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Proverbs 12:14

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Proverbs 12:14 · King James Version

In other versions

  • A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

    ASV

  • From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.

    BBE

  • A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

    DBY

  • A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

    WEB

  • From the fruit of the mouth `is' one satisfied `with' good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.

    YLT

  • A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

    ENG

  • A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.

    WBT

  • By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

    BSB

In context

12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

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