Proverbs 14:14

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:14

BSB
The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
AKJV
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
CPDV
The foolish will be filled up by his own ways. And the good man shall be above him.
ERV
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
NHEB
The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
SMT
He drawing back the heart shall be filled from his ways: and a good man from above him.

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

ThebacksliderH5472VerbinheartH3820Noun MasculineshallbefilledH7646VerbwithhisownwaysH1870Noun MasculineandagoodH2896manH376Noun Masculineshallbesatisfiedfromhimself

Commentary for Proverbs 14:14

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 14:14
Summary
Choices determine outcomes for individuals
Event
Actions return as personal results
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom