14By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.


In Context

11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.

12 The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.

14 By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

Proverbs 12:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:14From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:14A 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.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:14A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:14A 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.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:14A 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.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:14From the fruit of the mouth is one satisfied with good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:14A 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.