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href="/niv/proverbs/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of <i>his</i> mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of <i>his</i> mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a person’s hands will return to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man&#8217s hands will return to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the good deed of a man’s hands will return to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him [as a harvest].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man&#8217s hands will reward him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We are rewarded or punished for what we say and do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability. Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Your reward depends on what you say and what you do; you will get what you deserve. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied, and a man's handiwork will reward him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />One [is] satisfied [with] good from the fruit of the mouth, "" And the deed of man’s hands returns to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> From the fruit of the mouth is one satisfied with good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the fruit of the mouth a man shall be satisfied with good: and the reward of the hands of a man shall be good to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />By the fruit of his own mouth, each one shall be filled with good things, and according to the works of his own hands, it will be distributed to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From the fruit of their mouths people have their fill of good, and the works of their hands come back upon them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things, and manual labor has its reward.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A good man shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A good man will be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth and every son of man is rewarded according to the work of his hands.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/12-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2242" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/12.htm">Loving Discipline and Knowledge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6529.htm" title="6529: mip·pə·rî (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Fruit. From parah; fruit.">By fruitful</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: p̄î- (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">speech</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/7646.htm" title="7646: yiś·ba‘- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be sated, satisfied or surfeited. Or sabeay; a primitive root; to sate, i.e. Fill to satisfaction.">is filled</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">with good things,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1576.htm" title="1576: ū·ḡə·mūl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A dealing, recompense, benefit. From gamal; treatment, i.e. An act; by implication, service or requital.">and the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of his</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê- (N-fdc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yå̄·šūḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">returns</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-2.htm">James 3:2-6</a></span><br />We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. / When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal. / Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20-21</a></span><br />From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. / Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a></span><br />Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2</a></span><br />From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Proverbs 15:23</a></span><br />A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm">Proverbs 21:23</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-12.htm">Psalm 34:12-13</a></span><br />Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days? / Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-11.htm">Matthew 15:11</a></span><br />A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12</a></span><br />So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.</p><p class="hdg">satisfied</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2</a></b></br> A man shall eat good by the fruit of <i>his</i> mouth: but the soul of the transgressors <i>shall eat</i> violence.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20,21</a></b></br> A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; <i>and</i> with the increase of his lips shall he be filled… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Psalm 63:5</a></b></br> My soul shall be satisfied as <i>with</i> marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise <i>thee</i> with joyful lips:</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10,11</a></b></br> Say ye to the righteous, that <i>it shall be</i> well <i>with him</i>: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-41.htm">Matthew 10:41,42</a></b></br> He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a></b></br> For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/64-9.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-22.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">Doings</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-30.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Food</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/94-2.htm">Recompence</a> <a href="/psalms/137-8.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/psalms/146-4.htm">Returneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/psalms/137-8.htm">Rewards</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Satisfied</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm">Words</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-11.htm">Doings</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm">Food</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-2.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-2.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-4.htm">Recompence</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-11.htm">Returneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-13.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-21.htm">Rewards</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Satisfied</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm">Words</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/12-1.htm">Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In Hebrew, the word for "fruitful" can be linked to "peri," which means fruit or produce. This suggests that speech, like a tree, can bear fruit—either good or bad. In a biblical context, words are not just sounds but seeds that can grow into tangible outcomes. The Bible consistently underscores the importance of words, as seen in <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a>, where the tongue is described as a small part of the body but capable of great influence. In a conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the responsibility believers have to speak truth and life, reflecting the character of Christ in their communication.<p><b>a man is filled with good things</b><br />This phrase suggests a direct correlation between one's speech and the blessings they receive. The Hebrew word for "filled" is "male," which conveys a sense of being satisfied or completed. The "good things" can be interpreted as both material and spiritual blessings. Historically, in the agrarian society of ancient Israel, the concept of being filled with good things would resonate with the abundance of a harvest. Spiritually, it aligns with the New Testament teaching in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>, "A man reaps what he sows." Thus, from a conservative Christian viewpoint, this serves as a reminder that righteous and edifying speech aligns with God's will and results in His blessings.<p><b>and the work of his hands</b><br />The phrase "and the work of his hands" refers to the tangible efforts and labor of an individual. In Hebrew, "work" is "ma'aseh," which encompasses deeds, actions, and accomplishments. The Bible often connects the work of one's hands with diligence and integrity, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4</a>, "Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth." This phrase underscores the biblical principle that God honors hard work and integrity. From a conservative Christian perspective, it encourages believers to engage in honest labor, reflecting God's creative nature and fulfilling the cultural mandate to steward the earth.<p><b>returns to him</b><br />The phrase "returns to him" implies a cycle of cause and effect, where one's actions and words come back to impact them. The Hebrew root "shuv" means to return or restore, suggesting a divine principle of recompense. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, particularly in <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a>, "For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you." In a conservative Christian context, this serves as a reminder of God's justice and faithfulness. It encourages believers to trust that God sees their efforts and will reward them accordingly, reinforcing the biblical truth that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (<a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth </span>. . .--Even in this life the wise counsels and kindly deeds by which others are aided, the "bread cast upon the waters" (<a href="/ecclesiastes/11-1.htm" title="Cast your bread on the waters: for you shall find it after many days.">Ecclesiastes 11:1</a>), return to the giver in the shape of love and respect, and. <span class= "ital">it </span>may be, of similar aid; while the full recompense, "good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over," will come later, at the great day of retribution.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth</span> (<a href="/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2</a>; <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Proverbs 14:14</a>; <a href="/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20</a>). 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 (<a href="/matthew/12-37.htm">Matthew 12:37</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Of a man's hands.</span> That which a man has done, his kindly actions, shall meet with full reward (comp. <a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10, 11</a>; <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a>, etc.; <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/12-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">By fruitful</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפְּרִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pə·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6529.htm">Strong's 6529: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fruit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">speech</span><br /><span class="heb">פִי־</span> <span class="translit">(p̄î-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֭ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be filled</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂבַּע־</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·ba‘-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7646.htm">Strong's 7646: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be sated, satisfied or surfeited</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with good things,</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֑וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the work</span><br /><span class="heb">וּגְמ֥וּל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḡə·mūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1576.htm">Strong's 1576: </a> </span><span class="str2">Treatment, an act, service, requital</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a man’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֝דָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḏê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will reward him.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשִׁ֥יב</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:14 A man shall be satisfied with good (Prov. 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