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Proverbs 13:2
From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.
Proverbs 13:2 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 13:2 in other translations
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
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In context
1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.
3 He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
5 The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
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