Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward. New Living Translation Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. English Standard Version From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him. Berean Standard Bible By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him. King James Bible 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. New King James Version A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him. New American Standard Bible A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a person’s hands will return to him. NASB 1995 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him. NASB 1977 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him. Legacy Standard Bible A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the good deed of a man’s hands will return to him. Amplified Bible A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him [as a harvest]. Christian Standard Bible A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of a person’s hands will reward him. Holman Christian Standard Bible A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man’s hands will reward him. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version We are rewarded or punished for what we say and do. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability. Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished. Good News Translation Your reward depends on what you say and what you do; you will get what you deserve. International Standard Version By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied, and a man's handiwork will reward him. Majority Standard Bible By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him. NET Bible A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOne [is] satisfied [with] good from the fruit of the mouth, "" And the deed of man’s hands returns to him. Young's Literal Translation From the fruit of the mouth is one satisfied with good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him. Smith's Literal Translation From the fruit of the mouth a man shall be satisfied with good: and the reward of the hands of a man shall be good to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBy 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. Catholic Public Domain Version By the fruit of his own mouth, each one shall be filled with good things, and according to the works of his own hands, it will be distributed to him. New American Bible From the fruit of their mouths people have their fill of good, and the works of their hands come back upon them. New Revised Standard Version From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things, and manual labor has its reward. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA good man shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A good man will be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth and every son of man is rewarded according to the work of his hands. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge…13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. 14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him. 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.… Cross References Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” James 3:2-6 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. / When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal. / Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined. ... Proverbs 18:20-21 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. / Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Proverbs 13:2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence. Proverbs 15:23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word! Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. 1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Psalm 34:12-13 Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days? / Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. Matthew 15:11 A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Treasury of Scripture A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him. satisfied Proverbs 13:2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. Proverbs 18:20,21 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled… Psalm 63:5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: and Isaiah 3:10,11 Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings… Matthew 10:41,42 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward… Matthew 16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Jump to Previous Deed Deeds Doings Filled Food Fruit Full Good Hand Hands Lips Mouth Recompence Recompense Rendered Returneth Rewarded Rewards Satisfied Surely Words WorkJump to Next Deed Deeds Doings Filled Food Fruit Full Good Hand Hands Lips Mouth Recompence Recompense Rendered Returneth Rewarded Rewards Satisfied Surely Words WorkProverbs 12 1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledgeBy fruitful speech The phrase "by fruitful speech" emphasizes the power and impact of words. In Hebrew, the word for "fruitful" can be linked to "peri," which means fruit or produce. This suggests that speech, like a tree, can bear fruit—either good or bad. In a biblical context, words are not just sounds but seeds that can grow into tangible outcomes. The Bible consistently underscores the importance of words, as seen in James 3:5-6, where the tongue is described as a small part of the body but capable of great influence. In a conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the responsibility believers have to speak truth and life, reflecting the character of Christ in their communication. a man is filled with good things and the work of his hands returns to him Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew By fruitfulמִפְּרִ֣י (mip·pə·rî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit speech פִי־ (p̄î-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to a man אִ֭ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person will be filled יִשְׂבַּע־ (yiś·ba‘-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited with good things, ט֑וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and the work וּגְמ֥וּל (ū·ḡə·mūl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1576: Treatment, an act, service, requital of a man’s אָ֝דָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being hands יְדֵי־ (yə·ḏê-) Noun - fdc Strong's 3027: A hand will reward him. יָשִׁ֥יב (yā·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again Links Proverbs 12:14 NIVProverbs 12:14 NLT Proverbs 12:14 ESV Proverbs 12:14 NASB Proverbs 12:14 KJV Proverbs 12:14 BibleApps.com Proverbs 12:14 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:14 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:14 French Bible Proverbs 12:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:14 A man shall be satisfied with good (Prov. 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