Proverbs 18:20 cpdv — From the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"From the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy him. "

— Proverbs 18:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 18 — Context

17

The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.

18

Casting a lot suppresses contentions and passes judgment, even among the powerful.

19

A brother who is helped by a brother is like a reinforced city, and judgments are like the bars of cities.

20

From the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy him.

21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Whoever values it shall eat from its fruits.

22

He who has found a good wife has found goodness, and he shall draw contentment from the Lord. He who expels a good wife expels goodness. But he who holds on to an adulteress is foolish and impious.

23

The poor will speak with supplications. And the rich will express themselves roughly.

Proverbs 18:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 18:20 say?
Proverbs 18:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “From the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy him. ”
Where is Proverbs 18:20 in the Bible?
Proverbs 18:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 18, verse 20.
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 18:20.
What translation should I read Proverbs 18:20 in?
Proverbs 18:20 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 18:20?
Proverbs 18:20 reads (CPDV): “From the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy 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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