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with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; <i>From</i> the produce of his lips he shall be filled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />With the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied <i>with</i> the product of his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />With the fruit of a man&#8217s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />With the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied <i>with</i> the product of his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; <i>With</i> the produce of his lips he will be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A man’s stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; He will be satisfied with the consequence of his words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the fruit of his mouth a man&#8217s stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Make your words good--you will be glad you did. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A person's speaking ability provides for his stomach. His talking provides him a living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You will have to live with the consequences of everything you say. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the fruit of his mouth a man?s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach is satisfied, with the product of his lips is he satisfied. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of a man’s mouth is his belly satisfied, "" [From the] increase of his lips he is satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> From the fruit of a man's mouth is his belly satisfied, From the increase of his lips he is satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the fruit of a man's mouth his belly shall be filled; and he shall be filled with the increase of his lips.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the fruit of a man's mouth shall his belly be satisfied: and the offspring of his lips shall fill him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With the fruit of one’s mouth one’s belly is filled, with the produce of one’s lips one is sated. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />From the fruit of the mouth one’s stomach is satisfied; the yield of the lips brings satisfaction.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and with the fruits of his lips shall he be filled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A man's belly will be filled with the fruit of his mouth, and by the produce of his lips he will be satisfied.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/18-20.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=3653" 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/18.htm">The Selfishness of the Unfriendly</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle. <span class="reftext">20</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 mouth</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’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/990.htm" title="990: biṭ·nōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From an unused root probably meaning to be hollow; the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything.">belly</a> <a href="/hebrew/7646.htm" title="7646: tiś·ba‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To be sated, satisfied or surfeited. Or sabeay; a primitive root; to sate, i.e. Fill to satisfaction.">is filled;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8393.htm" title="8393: tə·ḇū·’aṯ (N-fsc) -- Product, revenue. From bow'; income, i.e. Produce.">with the harvest</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: śə·p̄ā·ṯāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">from his lips</a> <a href="/hebrew/7646.htm" title="7646: yiś·bā‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be sated, satisfied or surfeited. Or sabeay; a primitive root; to sate, i.e. Fill to satisfaction.">he is satisfied.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.…<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/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/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="/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="/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/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="/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/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/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="/james/1-26.htm">James 1:26</a></span><br />If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm">Proverbs 12:13,14</a></b></br> The wicked is snared by the transgression of <i>his</i> lips: but the just shall come out of trouble… </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/22-18.htm">Proverbs 22:18,21</a></b></br> For <i>it is</i> a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/18-8.htm">Belly</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-4.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-8.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-23.htm">Produce</a> <a href="/psalms/109-11.htm">Product</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Satisfied</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-25.htm">Stomach</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-19.htm">Yield</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/20-27.htm">Belly</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-17.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-4.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-16.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-1.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-19.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-24.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/songs/4-13.htm">Produce</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-31.htm">Product</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-23.htm">Satisfied</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-12.htm">Stomach</a> <a href="/songs/7-13.htm">Yield</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/18-1.htm">A fool delights not in understanding</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, words are often seen as seeds that can produce fruit, either good or bad. <a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14 and 13</a>: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.<p><b>a man’s belly is filled;</b><br>The "belly" in this context represents one's innermost being or soul, often associated with satisfaction and contentment. In Hebrew culture, the belly or stomach was sometimes seen as the seat of emotions and desires. This phrase suggests that a person's words can lead to personal fulfillment or emptiness, depending on their nature. The imagery of being "filled" implies abundance and satisfaction, akin to the blessings described in <a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5</a>.<p><b>with the harvest from his lips</b><br>The term "harvest" indicates the gathering of results from what has been sown, reinforcing the agricultural metaphor. In biblical times, harvest was a critical period that determined survival and prosperity. This phrase suggests that just as a farmer reaps what he sows, so does a person experience the outcomes of their spoken words. The concept of reaping and sowing is a recurring biblical theme, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>.<p><b>he is satisfied.</b><br>Satisfaction here denotes a sense of completeness and fulfillment. In the biblical worldview, true satisfaction comes from aligning one's actions and words with God's wisdom. This satisfaction is not merely physical but also spiritual, reflecting a life lived in accordance with divine principles. The idea of satisfaction through righteous living is echoed in <a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a>, where delighting in the Lord leads to the fulfillment of one's desires.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>- The cultural and historical context in which Proverbs was written, emphasizing wisdom and moral teachings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_man.htm">The Wise Man</a></b><br>- A recurring character in Proverbs, representing those who live according to God's wisdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fool.htm">The Fool</a></b><br>- Another recurring character in Proverbs, representing those who reject wisdom and live foolishly.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_community.htm">The Community</a></b><br>- The audience of Proverbs, including individuals and families seeking to live righteously.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Words have the power to build up or tear down. As believers, we are called to use our speech to edify and encourage others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sowing_and_reaping.htm">Sowing and Reaping</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_for_speech.htm">Accountability for Speech</a></b><br>We are accountable for the words we speak. It is important to be mindful and intentional with our speech, knowing it reflects our heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/satisfaction_through_righteous_speech.htm">Satisfaction through Righteous Speech</a></b><br>Speaking truth and wisdom leads to a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction, as it aligns with God's will and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_heart_of_wisdom.htm">Cultivating a Heart of Wisdom</a></b><br>To produce good fruit from our lips, we must cultivate a heart filled with God's wisdom and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/two_or_three_witnesses_needed.htm">When should you search and when should you give up?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_tongue_affect_us.htm">How does the tongue influence our lives and relationships?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_ecclesiastes_4_5-6_align_with_proverbs.htm">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)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_sins_listed_in_the_bible.htm">What are the sins listed in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">A man's belly shall be satisfied with 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><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - With the first clause, comp, <a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14</a>, and with the second, <a href="/proverbs/13-2.htm">Proverbs 13:2</a>. <span class="cmt_word">A man's belly;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> himself, his mind and body, equivalent to <span class="cmt_word">shall he be filled,</span> or <span class="accented">satisfied</span>, in the second clause. A man must accept the consequences of his words, good or evil. The next verse explains this. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/18-20.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 mouth</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’s</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">belly</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּטְנ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(biṭ·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_990.htm">Strong's 990: </a> </span><span class="str2">The belly, the womb, the bosom, body of anything</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is filled;</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּשְׂבַּ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(tiś·ba‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine 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 the harvest</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּבוּאַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḇū·’aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8393.htm">Strong's 8393: </a> </span><span class="str2">Product, revenue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from his lips</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂפָתָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(śə·p̄ā·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he is satisfied.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂבָּֽע׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·bā‘)</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/18-20.htm">Proverbs 18:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/18-20.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 18:20 A man's stomach is filled (Prov. 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