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.
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13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkens unto counsel is wise.
Cross References
Psalms 63:5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise you with joyful lips:
Proverbs 13:2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
Proverbs 15:23A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Isaiah 3:10Say all of you to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
Jeremiah 21:14But I will punish you according to the fruit of your doings, says the LORD: and I will kindle a fire in the forest thereof, and it shall devour all things round about it.
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
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 →