Proverbs 18:20

New English Translation

From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied, with the product of his lips is he satisfied.

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From the fruit of his speech a person eats good things, but the faithless desire the fruit of violence.

The backslider will be paid back from his own ways, but a good person will be rewarded for his.

A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel.

For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.

to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?