Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. New Living Translation Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. English Standard Version From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips. Berean Standard Bible From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. King James Bible A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. New King James Version A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled. New American Standard Bible With the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. NASB 1995 With the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. NASB 1977 With the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. Legacy Standard Bible From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; With the produce of his lips he will be satisfied. Amplified Bible A man’s stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; He will be satisfied with the consequence of his words. Christian Standard Bible From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips. Holman Christian Standard Bible From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips. American Standard Version A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied. Contemporary English Version Make your words good--you will be glad you did. English Revised Version A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person's speaking ability provides for his stomach. His talking provides him a living. Good News Translation You will have to live with the consequences of everything you say. International Standard Version The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce. NET Bible From the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach is satisfied, with the product of his lips is he satisfied. New Heart English Bible A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied. Webster's Bible Translation A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFrom the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. World English Bible A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFrom the fruit of a man’s mouth is his belly satisfied, "" [From the] increase of his lips he is satisfied. Young's Literal Translation From the fruit of a man's mouth is his belly satisfied, From the increase of his lips he is satisfied. Smith's Literal Translation From the fruit of a man's mouth his belly shall be filled; and he shall be filled with the increase of his lips. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOf the fruit of a man's mouth shall his belly be satisfied: and the offspring of his lips shall fill him. Catholic Public Domain Version From the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy him. New American Bible With the fruit of one’s mouth one’s belly is filled, with the produce of one’s lips one is sated. New Revised Standard Version From the fruit of the mouth one’s stomach is satisfied; the yield of the lips brings satisfaction. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and with the fruits of his lips shall he be filled. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A man's belly will be filled with the fruit of his mouth, and by the produce of his lips he will be satisfied. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied. Brenton Septuagint Translation A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Selfishness of the Unfriendly…19An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle. 20From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. 21Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.… Cross References Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” James 3:5-6 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Proverbs 12:14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him. Proverbs 13:2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence. Matthew 15:11 A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Proverbs 15:23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word! Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless. 1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Treasury of Scripture A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Proverbs 12:13,14 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble… Proverbs 13:2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. Proverbs 22:18,21 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips… Jump to Previous Belly Filled Fruit Full Harvest Increase Lips Measure Mouth Produce Product Satisfied Stomach YieldJump to Next Belly Filled Fruit Full Harvest Increase Lips Measure Mouth Produce Product Satisfied Stomach YieldProverbs 18 1. A fool delights not in understandingFrom the fruit of his mouth This phrase emphasizes the power and impact of words. In biblical context, words are often seen as seeds that can produce fruit, either good or bad. Proverbs 12:14 and 13:2 also highlight the idea that what one speaks can lead to tangible outcomes. The "fruit" here symbolizes the results or consequences of one's speech. In ancient Israel, fruit was a common metaphor for the results of one's actions, reflecting the agrarian society's reliance on agriculture. a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. Persons / Places / Events 1. Solomon- Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. 2. Ancient Israel - The cultural and historical context in which Proverbs was written, emphasizing wisdom and moral teachings. 3. The Wise Man - A recurring character in Proverbs, representing those who live according to God's wisdom. 4. The Fool - Another recurring character in Proverbs, representing those who reject wisdom and live foolishly. 5. The Community - The audience of Proverbs, including individuals and families seeking to live righteously. Teaching Points The Power of WordsWords have the power to build up or tear down. As believers, we are called to use our speech to edify and encourage others. Sowing and Reaping Just as a farmer reaps what he sows, our words can bring about positive or negative outcomes in our lives and the lives of others. Accountability for Speech We are accountable for the words we speak. It is important to be mindful and intentional with our speech, knowing it reflects our heart. Satisfaction through Righteous Speech Speaking truth and wisdom leads to a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction, as it aligns with God's will and purpose. Cultivating a Heart of Wisdom To produce good fruit from our lips, we must cultivate a heart filled with God's wisdom and understanding. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 18When should you search and when should you give up? How does the tongue influence our lives and relationships? Ecclesiastes 4:5-6 appears to favor quietness over hard work--how is this consistent with scriptures that commend diligence (e.g., Proverbs 6:6-8)? What are the sins listed in the Bible?(20) A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth.--See above on Proverbs 12:14.Verse 20. - With the first clause, comp, Proverbs 12:14, and with the second, Proverbs 13:2. A man's belly; i.e. himself, his mind and body, equivalent to shall he be filled, or satisfied, in the second clause. A man must accept the consequences of his words, good or evil. The next verse explains this. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew From the fruitמִפְּרִ֣י (mip·pə·rî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit of his mouth פִי־ (p̄î-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to a man’s אִ֭ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person belly בִּטְנ֑וֹ (biṭ·nōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 990: The belly, the womb, the bosom, body of anything is filled; תִּשְׂבַּ֣ע (tiś·ba‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited with the harvest תְּבוּאַ֖ת (tə·ḇū·’aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8393: Product, revenue from his lips שְׂפָתָ֣יו (śə·p̄ā·ṯāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin he is satisfied. יִשְׂבָּֽע׃ (yiś·bā‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited Links Proverbs 18:20 NIVProverbs 18:20 NLT Proverbs 18:20 ESV Proverbs 18:20 NASB Proverbs 18:20 KJV Proverbs 18:20 BibleApps.com Proverbs 18:20 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 18:20 Chinese Bible Proverbs 18:20 French Bible Proverbs 18:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 18:20 A man's stomach is filled (Prov. 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