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Proverbs 18:20

A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
Proverbs 18:20 · King James Version

In other versions

  • A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

    ASV

  • With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.

    BBE

  • A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.

    DBY

  • A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

    WEB

  • From the fruit of a man's mouth is his belly satisfied, `From the' increase of his lips he is satisfied.

    YLT

  • A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

    ENG

  • A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

    WBT

  • From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

    BSB

In context

18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

20A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

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