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.
A person will be rewarded with good things because of the words they speak, and they will receive back what they deserve based on the work of their hands.
This verse teaches that both our words and our actions have consequences - we receive good results from speaking well and get back what we put into our work.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from the collection of wise sayings traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature like Proverbs was used to teach practical life lessons about character, relationships, and living skillfully. The concept of reaping what you sow was fundamental to Hebrew thinking about God's justice and the natural order.
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