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

12Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit. 13The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble. Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. 15Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. 16A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

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 13:2Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.
• Proverbs 18:20Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.
• Psalms 63:5You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.
• Isaiah 3:10Tell the godly that all will be well for them. They will enjoy the rich reward they have earned!
• Matthew 10:41If you receive a prophet as one who speaks for God, you will be given the same reward as a prophet. And if you receive righteous people because of their righteousness, you will be given a reward like theirs.
• Matthew 16:27For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:6In his justice he will pay back those who persecute you.
• Hebrews 2:2For the message God delivered through angels has always stood firm, and every violation of the law and every act of disobedience was punished.
• Hebrews 11:26He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great 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