Proverbs 12:14
The Scripture
(14) A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the author contrasts the outcomes of wisdom and folly, describing how the righteous will be blessed and the wicked will be cursed. It emphasizes that God's judgment is just and that his wisdom guides the path of the righteous. The chapter ends with a reminder that the fear of the Lord leads to true prosperity.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Related verses (shared words)
Deuteronomy 28:4Deuteronomy 28:11Deuteronomy 30:9Proverbs 18:20Ezekiel 47:12Matthew 12:33