Proverbs 18:20

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

A man`s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

Proverbs 18:20 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

17He that pleadeth his cause first [seemeth] just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

18The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

19A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city; And [such] contentions are like the bars of a castle.

20A man`s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.

23The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

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