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Proverbs 12:14

The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 12:14

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth (; ; ). A man's words are like seeds, and if they are wise and pure and kindly, they will bring forth the fruit of love and favour and respect.

Christian commentaters see here a reference to the day of judgment, wherein great stress is laid on the words (). Of a man's hands. That which a man has done, his kindly actions, shall meet with full reward (comp.

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