Verse 20

With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:13-14 : 13 In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble. 14 From 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.
  • Prov 13:2 : 2 A man will get good from the fruit of his lips, but the desire of the false is for violent acts.
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver. 12 Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.