Verse 20

From the fruit of a man's mouth, his stomach is filled; he is satisfied with the yield of his lips.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:13-14 : 13 By the sin of their lips, the wicked are trapped, but the righteous escape trouble. 14 From the fruit of their lips, people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.
  • Prov 13:2 : 2 From the fruit of their lips, people enjoy good things, but the appetite of the treacherous desires violence.
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 Like golden apples in silver settings is a word spoken at the right time. 12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to a listening ear.