Proverbs 13:2

New Living Translation

Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.

Cross References

Psalm 140:11

Don’t let liars prosper here in our land. Cause great disasters to fall on the violent.

Psalm 75:8

For the Lord holds a cup in his hand that is full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours out the wine in judgment, and all the wicked must drink it, draining it to the dregs.

Proverbs 1:18

But these people set an ambush for themselves; they are trying to get themselves killed.

Proverbs 1:31

Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes.

Proverbs 10:11

The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

Proverbs 11:23

The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment.

Proverbs 12:14

Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.

Proverbs 18:20

Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

Proverbs 4:17

They eat the food of wickedness and drink the wine of violence!

Hosea 10:13

“But you have cultivated wickedness and harvested a thriving crop of sins. You have eaten the fruit of lies— trusting in your military might, believing that great armies could make your nation safe.

Habakkuk 2:17

You cut down the forests of Lebanon. Now you will be cut down. You destroyed the wild animals, so now their terror will be yours. You committed murder throughout the countryside and filled the towns with violence.

Habakkuk 2:8

Because you have plundered many nations, now all the survivors will plunder you. You committed murder throughout the countryside and filled the towns with violence.

Revelation 16:6

Since they shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, you have given them blood to drink. It is their just reward.”