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14A 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.

Proverbs 12:14

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

  • Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. …

  • A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

  • My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

  • A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 14)

We are here assured, for our quickening to every good word and work, 1. That even good words will turn to a good account (Prov. 12:14): A man shall be satisfied with good (that is, he shall gain present comfort, that inward pleasure which is truly satisfying) by the fruit of his mouth , by the good he does with his pious discourse and prudent advice. While we are teaching others we may ourselves l…

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