Proverbs 12:14
From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.
In context
11 Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. 12 Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. 14 From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him. 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. 16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 12:14 in the KJV
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.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 12:14 in the NIV
From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.