Proverbs 18:20
20 From the fruit of their mouth a person's stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.
Other Translations of Proverbs 18:20
King James Version
20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
English Standard Version
20 From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
The Message
20 Words satisfy the mind as much as fruit does the stomach; good talk is as gratifying as a good harvest.
New King James Version
20 A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth, From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.
New Living Translation
20 Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:20
Commentary on Proverbs 18:20
(Read Proverbs 18:20)
The belly is here put for the heart, as elsewhere; and what that is filled with, our satisfaction will be accordingly, and our inward peace.