Proverbs 13:2
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous'shall eat violence.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
A man will get good from the fruit of his lips, but the desire of the false is for violent acts.
Webster's Revision
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
World English Bible
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
English Revised Version (ERV)
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence.
Barnes's Proverbs 13:2 Bible Commentary
The fruit of his mouth - Speech rightly used is itself good, and must therefore bring good fruit.
Eat violence - i. e., Bring upon itself repayment in kind for its deeds of evil.
Wesley's Proverbs 13:2 Bible Commentary
13:2 Shall eat - Shall receive comfort, and benefit by his wise and profitable discourses.
