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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A man shall eat well by the fruit of <i>his</i> mouth, But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the fruit of a person’s mouth he enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />From the fruit of a man&#8217s mouth he enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />From the fruit of a man’s mouth he enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From the fruit of a man’s mouth he eats what is good, But the soul of the treacherous <i>desires</i> violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />From the fruit of his mouth a [wise] man enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is for violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the fruit of his mouth, a person will enjoy good things, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the words of his mouth, a man will enjoy good things, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You will be well rewarded for saying something kind, but all some people think about is how to be cruel and mean. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability, but the appetite of treacherous people [craves] violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Good people will be rewarded for what they say, but those who are deceitful are hungry for violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of his words a man receives benefit, but the treacherous crave violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From the fruit of his speech a person eats good things, but the faithless desire the fruit of violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A man eats good from the fruit of the mouth, "" And the soul of the treacherous—violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> From the fruit of the mouth a man eateth good, And the soul of the treacherous -- violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the fruit of a man's mouth he shall eat good: and the soul of the transgressing, violence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of his own month, a man shall be satisfied with good things. But the soul of betrayers is iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From the fruit of the mouth one enjoys good things, but from the throat of the treacherous comes violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of their words good persons eat good things, but the desire of the treacherous is for wrongdoing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A good man shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; but the souls of the wicked shall perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A good man will be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth and the souls of the evil will be destroyed.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A man shall eat good from the fruit of his mouth; But the desire of the faithless is violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A good <i>man</i> shall eat of the fruits of righteousness: but the lives of transgressors shall perish before their time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/13-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2360" 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/13.htm">A Father's Discipline</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6529.htm" title="6529: mip·pə·rî (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Fruit. From parah; fruit.">From the fruit</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.">of his lips</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/398.htm" title="398: yō·ḵal (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">enjoys</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">good things,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: wə·ne·p̄eš (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">but the desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/898.htm" title="898: bō·ḡə·ḏîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To act or deal treacherously. A primitive root; to cover; figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage.">of the faithless</a> <a href="/hebrew/2555.htm" title="2555: ḥā·mās (N-ms) -- Violence, wrong. From chamac; violence; by implication, wrong; by meton. Unjust gain.">is violence.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.…<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="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14</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="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="/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/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="/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="/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Proverbs 10:31</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.<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/11-30.htm">Proverbs 11:30</a></span><br />The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Proverbs 16:24</a></span><br />Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Proverbs 25:11</a></span><br />A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.<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="/proverbs/14-3.htm">Proverbs 14:3</a></span><br />The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.</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 eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.</p><p class="hdg">eat</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14</a></b></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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20</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="hdg">the soul</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-11.htm">Proverbs 1:11-13,18,31</a></b></br> If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-17.htm">Proverbs 4:17</a></b></br> For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11</a></b></br> The mouth of a righteous <i>man is</i> a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-20.htm">Crave</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-6.htm">Craving</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-5.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/psalms/106-20.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/psalms/106-20.htm">Eats</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Enjoys</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-6.htm">Faithless</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-25.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-6.htm">Transgressors</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-5.htm">Treacherous</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-6.htm">Unfaithful</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-30.htm">Violent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/13-5.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-3.htm">Crave</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-25.htm">Craving</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-25.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-25.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-25.htm">Eats</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm">Enjoys</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-15.htm">Faithless</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-15.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-15.htm">Transgressors</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-15.htm">Treacherous</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-15.htm">Unfaithful</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-29.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-29.htm">Violent</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">a scoffer does not listen to rebuke</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 biblical context, the "fruit of his lips" suggests that what a person speaks can lead to tangible outcomes, much like how a tree bears fruit. Proverbs often highlights the importance of wise and righteous speech (<a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14</a>, <a href="/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20-21</a>). The idea is that words can produce positive results, such as peace, prosperity, and favor. In the New Testament, <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a> discusses the power of the tongue, reinforcing the idea that speech can have significant consequences. The "good things" enjoyed by a man can be seen as blessings or rewards that come from speaking truthfully and wisely, aligning with the biblical principle that righteousness leads to life and prosperity (<a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11</a>).<p><b>but the desire of the faithless is violence</b><br>This part contrasts the outcomes of the righteous and the wicked. The "faithless" refers to those who lack fidelity to God and His commandments. In biblical terms, faithlessness often leads to moral decay and destructive behavior. The "desire" of such individuals is inclined towards violence, indicating a heart that is not aligned with God's will. This reflects the broader biblical theme that wickedness leads to chaos and destruction (<a href="/proverbs/4-17.htm">Proverbs 4:17</a>, <a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a>). The cultural context of ancient Israel, where community and covenant faithfulness were paramount, underscores the severity of being faithless. The contrast between the outcomes of the righteous and the wicked is a recurring theme in Proverbs, illustrating the moral order established by God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical guidance for living a life that honors God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_man.htm">The Wise Man</a></b><br>Represents those who speak wisely and righteously, leading to positive outcomes and blessings in their lives.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_faithless.htm">The Faithless</a></b><br>Refers to individuals who lack faith and integrity, often leading to destructive desires and actions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fruit_of_the_lips.htm">The Fruit of the Lips</a></b><br>A metaphor for the words and speech of a person, indicating that what one says can lead to either positive or negative consequences.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/v/violence.htm">Violence</a></b><br>Represents the destructive outcomes and chaos that result from the desires and actions of the faithless.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Our words have the power to build up or tear down. Speaking wisely and righteously can lead to blessings and positive outcomes in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_faithlessness.htm">The Consequences of Faithlessness</a></b><br>A lack of faith and integrity often leads to destructive desires and actions. We must guard our hearts and align our desires with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_righteous_speech.htm">Cultivating Righteous Speech</a></b><br>As believers, we should strive to speak words that reflect our faith and bring glory to God. This involves being intentional about our speech and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity.htm">The Importance of Integrity</a></b><br>Living a life of integrity involves aligning our words and actions with God's truth. This leads to a life that is fruitful and pleasing to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_for_our_words.htm">Accountability for Our Words</a></b><br>We will be held accountable for the words we speak. It is crucial to be mindful of our speech and ensure it reflects our commitment to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_non-workers_be_allowed_to_eat.htm">Should those who refuse to work be allowed to eat?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_speech.htm">What does the Bible teach about controlling speech?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_atonement_signify.htm">What defines being spiritually minded?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_a_prayer_chain.htm">What does 'winning souls is wise' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth.</span>--See above on <a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm" title="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.">Proverbs 12:14</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Shall eat violence.--</span>Comp. <a href="/proverbs/1-31.htm" title="Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.">Proverbs 1:31</a>; <a href="/proverbs/26-6.htm" title="He that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks damage.">Proverbs 26:6</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth</span> (<a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14</a>; <a href="/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20</a>). By his kindly speech and wise counsels he shall gain the good will of his neighbours and the blessing of God. Schultens observes that the word rendered "good" (<span class="accented">tob</span>) means what is pleasant to taste and smell, while that translated "violence" (<span class="accented">chamas</span>) signifies literally what is crude and unripe. <span class="cmt_word">The soul of the transgressors shall eat violence</span> (<a href="/proverbs/1-31.htm">Proverbs 1:31</a>). The Authorized Version introduces the verb from the first clause unnecessarily. The meaning of this rendering is that sinners, especially the treacherous, bring on themselves retribution; the injuries which they devise against others recoil on their own heads (<a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6</a>). The Hebrew is, "The soul (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> the desire, or delight) of the perfidious (is) violence." Such men have only one thing at heart, viz. to wrong their neighbour, and to increase their own property by any, even nefarious, precedings. Septuagint, "Of the fruits of righteousness the good man shall eat; but the lives of transgressors shall perish untimely." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/13-2.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">From the fruit</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">of his lips</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 enjoy</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹ֣אכַל</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ḵal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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">but the desire</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֶ֖פֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ne·p̄eš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the faithless</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּגְדִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(bō·ḡə·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_898.htm">Strong's 898: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cover, to act covertly, to pillage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is violence.</span><br /><span class="heb">חָמָֽס׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·mās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2555.htm">Strong's 2555: </a> </span><span class="str2">Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/13-2.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:2 By the fruit of his lips (Prov. 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