Provérbios 18:20

20 Do fruto da boca enche-se o estômago do homem;o produto dos lábios o satisfaz.

Provérbios 18:20 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 18:20

A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth,
&c.] With his own words and discourses, when they are prudent, pious, and savoury; when they are with grace, and minister it; they are satisfying to himself, to his own mind and conscience, and to his family; to all within his house, which is, as it were, his belly; but, if otherwise, it will not be profitable nor satisfying to either; and therefore, if a man would keep conscience easy, and be useful to others, he ought to take care what he says; see ( Proverbs 12:14 ) ( 13:2 ) ; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled;
the same thing as before, expressed in different words, alluding to the sowing, of seed in the earth, and the increase of it; as a man sows he reaps, and enjoys the fruits of his labour; according to what a man sows with his lips, such is his harvest he is afterwards a partaker of.

Provérbios 18:20 In-Context

18 Lançar sortes resolve contendase decide questões entre poderosos.

19 Um irmão ofendido é mais inacessível do que uma cidade fortificada,e as discussões são como as portas trancadas de uma cidadela.

20 Do fruto da boca enche-se o estômago do homem;o produto dos lábios o satisfaz.

21 A língua tem poder sobre a vida e sobre a morte;os que gostam de usá-la comerão do seu fruto.

22 Quem encontra uma esposa encontra algo excelente;recebeu uma bênção do SENHOR.