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Proverbs 12:14 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 12 · verse 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.Proverbs 12:14 · King James Version
Proverbs 12:14 in context
12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
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.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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Key words (Strong's)
- recompencegᵉmûwltreatmentH1576 →
- satisfiedsâbaʻto sateH7646 →
- renderedshûwbto turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figurativelyH7725 →
- fruitpᵉrîyfruitH6529 →
- mouthpehthe mouth , whether literal or figurativeH6310 →
- man'sʼâdâmruddyH120 →
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We are here assured, for our quickening to every good word and work, 1. That even good words will turn to a good account (Pro 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…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary