Proverbs 13:2

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:2

BSB
From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.
AKJV
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
CPDV
From the fruit of his own month, a man shall be satisfied with good things. But the soul of betrayers is iniquity.
ERV
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence.
NHEB
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
SMT
From the fruit of a man's mouth he shall eat good: and the soul of the transgressing, violence.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:2
Summary
Good speech brings reward; treachery brings suffering.
Event
Outcomes of speech determined
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom