Proverbs 12:14 nasb — A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.

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"A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him."

— Proverbs 12:14, NASB

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Proverbs 12 — Context

11

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.

12

The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

13

An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.

14

A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.

15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

16

A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

17

He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 12:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 12:14 say?
Proverbs 12:14 in the NASB reads: “A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.”
Where is Proverbs 12:14 in the Bible?
Proverbs 12:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 12, verse 14.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 12:14.
What translation should I read Proverbs 12:14 in?
Proverbs 12:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 12:14?
Proverbs 12:14 reads (NASB): “A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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