Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 12:14
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Berean Standard Bible
By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
King James Version
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.
World English Bible
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
American Standard Version
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 12
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
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