Proverbs 18:20

A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:20

BSB
From the fruit of his mouth a man's belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
AKJV
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
CPDV
From the fruit of a man's mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy him.
ERV
A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
NHEB
A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
SMT
From the fruit of a man's mouth his belly shall be filled; and he shall be filled with the increase of his lips.

Commentary for Proverbs 18:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 18:20
Summary
Words produce consequences for speaker.
Event
Speech provides or depletes nourishment
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom