Proverbs 12:14
King James Version (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.
In context
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14 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.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 12:14 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- 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.
- WEB World English Bible
- A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A 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.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- From the fruit of the mouth [is] one satisfied [with] good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A 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.