Proverbs 18:20
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.
Webster's Revision
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
World English Bible
A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
English Revised Version (ERV)
A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
Clarke's Proverbs 18:20 Bible Commentary
With the fruit of his mouth - Our own words frequently shape our good or evil fortune in life.
Barnes's Proverbs 18:20 Bible Commentary
The general sense is plain. A man must for good or evil take the consequence of his words, as well as his deeds. Compare the marginal reference.
Wesley's Proverbs 18:20 Bible Commentary
18:20 Satisfied - Wise discourses tend to the satisfaction of the speaker, as well as to the good of the hearers.
