Proverbs 12:14

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

v.14This passage

v.15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

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;