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- Chapter 18
- Verse 20
Proverbs 18:20
“A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth,.... With his own words and discourses, when they are…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The general sense is plain. A man must for good or evil take the consequence of his words, as well as his deeds. Compare…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Note, 1. Our comfort depends very much upon the testimony of our own consciences, for us or against us. The belly is…
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