Proverbs 12:14

14 From the fruit of his mouth 1a man is satisfied with good, 2and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.

Proverbs 12:14 In-Context

12 Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
14 From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Proverbs 13:2; Proverbs 14:14; Proverbs 18:20
  • 2. Proverbs 19:17; Isaiah 3:10, 11; [Judges 9:16, 56]
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