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Proverbs 18:20

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A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth.
With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

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Proverbs 18:20 in other translations

A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

Proverbs 18:20 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 18:20 in context

  1. 18The lot settles disputes,
    and keeps strong ones apart.
  2. 19A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city.
    Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
  3. 20A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth.
    With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
  4. 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
    those who love it will eat its fruit.
  5. 22Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,
    and obtains favor of Yahweh.