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Proverbs 12:14
A man shalbe satiate with good things by the fruite of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall God giue vnto him.
Proverbs 12:14 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 12:14 in other translations
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.
By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
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.
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In context
11 He that tilleth his lande, shalbe satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, is destitute of vnderstanding.
12 The wicked desireth the net of euils: but the roote of the righteous giueth fruite.
13 The euill man is snared by the wickednesse of his lips, but the iust shall come out of aduersitie.
14 A man shalbe satiate with good things by the fruite of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall God giue vnto him.
15 The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.
16 A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.
17 He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.
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