Proverbs 18:20

Bible in Basic English 1965

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

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A man will get good from the fruit of his lips, but the desire of the false is for violent acts.

He whose heart is turned away will have the reward of his ways in full measure; but a good man will have the reward of his doings.

A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.

For it is a delight to keep them in your heart, to have them ready on your lips.

To make you see how certain are true words, so that you may give a true answer to those who put questions to you?