Proverbs 12:14

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.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:14

BSB

By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

AKJV

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.

CPDV

By the fruit of his own mouth, each one shall be filled with good things, and according to the works of his own hands, it will be distributed to him.

ERV

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.

NHEB

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.

SMT

From the fruit of the mouth a man shall be satisfied with good: and the reward of the hands of a man shall be good to him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 12:14

AmanH376Noun MasculineshallbesatisfiedH7646VerbwithgoodH2896bythefruitH6529Noun MasculineofhismouthH6310Noun MasculineandtherecompenceH1576Noun Masculineofaman'sH120Noun Masculine handsH3027Noun FeminineshallberenderedH7725Verbuntohim

Commentary for Proverbs 12:14

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 12:14

Summary

Speech and works bring satisfying returns.

Event

Describing compensation for efforts

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC