Proverbs 12:14
What does Proverbs 12:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862From the fruit of the mouth <FI>is<Fi> one satisfied <FI>with<Fi> good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752By 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.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 16:27
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then shall he render unto every man according to his deeds.
- Proverbs 15:23
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
- Isaiah 3:10
Say ye of the righteous, that it shall be well with him; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
- Proverbs 13:2
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherousshall eatviolence.
- Hebrews 11:26
accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked unto the recompense of reward.
- Psalms 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;
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