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Proverbs 12:14

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12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

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BSB
By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
KJV
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
WEB
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.
ASV
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.
DARBY
A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
BLB
From the fruit of the mouth, a man will be satisfied with good, and the recompence of the hands of a man returns to him.
ÅB
Av sin munns frukt mettes en mann med godt, og hva et menneskes hender har gjort, det gjengjeldes ham.
OTB
Av frukten av sine ord fylles mennesker med gode ting, og deres henders arbeid gir dem belønning.
B1930
Av sin munns frukt mettes en mann med godt, og hvad et menneskes hender har gjort, det gjengjeldes ham.

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