Proverbs 12:14
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.
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In Context
13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
Cross References
Psalms 63:5My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,
Proverbs 13:2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
Proverbs 15:23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Isaiah 3:10Tell the righteous that it will be well with them, for they will eat the fruit of their deeds.
Jeremiah 21:14I will punish you according to the fruit of your doings,’ says the LORD; ‘and I will kindle a fire in her forest, and it will devour all that is around her.’”
Matthew 16:27For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will give to everyone according to his deeds.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:14
Truth and Falsehood. 13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. See here, 1. The wicked entangling themselves in trouble by their folly, when God in justice leaves them to themselves. They are often snared by the transgression of their lips and their throats are cut with their own tongues. By speaking evil of dignities they expose themselves to public justice; by giving ill language they become obnoxious to private resentments, are sued for defamation, and… Read the whole commentary →