Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:14
14. Satisfied… fruit of his mouth His discourse; his wholesome counsels and wise instructions. A man shall reap the fruit of these in good to himself. Shall be rendered unto him Or, He (Jehovah) shall render unto him. Compare Isaiah 3:10; Matthew 10:41-42: 2 Thessalonians 1:6. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:13
13. Wicked… snared Well rendered by Conant: “In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare.” A man is often ensnared by his malicious or envious talk, or by his prevarications and falsehoods. Compare Ecclesiastes 10:12. Trouble Strait or distress. read more