Proverbs 12:14

Proverbs 12:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.
• English Standard Version (ESV)From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.

Context of Proverbs 12:14

12A wicked person delights in setting a trap for ⌞other⌟ evil people, but the roots of righteous people produce ⌞fruit⌟. 13An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk, but a righteous person escapes from trouble. One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability. Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished. 15A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one, but a person who listens to advice is wise. 16When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, but a sensible person hides the insult.

Proverbs 12:14 word by word

מִפְּרִ֣י פִי־אִ֭ישׁ יִשְׂבַּע־ט֑וֹב וּגְמ֥וּל יְדֵי־אָ֝דָ֗ם יָשִׁ֥יב לֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• A manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• shall be satisfiedשָׂבֵעַώâba‛ ώâbêa‛ · to satisfyH7646
• with goodטוֹבţôb · goodH2896
• by the fruitפְּרִיperîy · fruitH6529
• mouthפֶּהpeh · lipH6310
• and the recompenceגְּמוּלgemûl · recompenseH1576
• of a man’sאָדָם'âdâm · manH120
• handsיָדyâd · handH3027
• shall be renderedשׁוּבshûb · to return: returnH7725

Cross-references for Proverbs 12:14

• Proverbs 13:2A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability, but the appetite of treacherous people ⌞craves⌟ violence.
• Proverbs 18:20A person’s speaking ability provides for his stomach. His talking provides him a living.
• Psalms 63:5You satisfy my soul with the richest foods. My mouth will sing ⌞your⌟ praise with joyful lips.
• Isaiah 3:10Tell the righteous that blessings will come to them. They will taste the fruit of their labor.
• Matthew 10:41The person who welcomes a prophet as such will receive a prophet’s reward. The person who welcomes a godly person as such will receive a godly person’s reward.
• Matthew 16:27The Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory. Then he will pay back each person based on what that person has done.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:6Certainly, it is right for God to give suffering to those who cause you to suffer.
• Hebrews 2:2After all, the message that the angels brought was reliable, and every violation and act of disobedience was properly punished.
• Hebrews 11:26He thought that being insulted for Christ would be better than having the treasures of Egypt. He was looking ahead to his reward.

Commentaries on Proverbs 12:14

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14Verse 14 When men use their tongues aright, to teach and comfort others, they enjoy acceptance through Christ Jesus; and the testimony of their conscience, that they in some measure answer the end of their being.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 13-1413-14. The wicked is snared, &c.--The sentiment expanded. While the wicked, such as liars, flatterers, &c., fall by their own words, the righteous are unhurt. Their good conduct makes friends, and God rewards them.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 12:14

• Judgment
• Punishment
• Sin
• Speaking

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Commentaries on Proverbs 12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings