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Proverbs 18:20
From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
Proverbs 18:20 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 18:20 in other translations
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
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In context
17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18 Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
19 An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
23 The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
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