The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth ( Proverbs 13:2 ; Proverbs 14:14 ; Proverbs 18:20 ). A man's words are like seeds, and if they are wise and pure and kindly, they will bring forth the fruit of love and favour and respect. Christian commentaters see here a reference to the day of judgment, wherein great stress is laid on the words ( Matthew 12:37 ). Of a man's hands. That which a man has done, his kindly actions, shall meet with full reward (comp. Isaiah... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips; rather, in the transgression of the lips is an evil snare ( Proverbs 18:7 ). A man by speaking unadvisedly or intemperately brings trouble upon himself, involves himself in difficulties which he did not foresee. Often when he has spoken in order to injure others, the slander or the censure has redounded on himself (comp. Psalms 7:15 , Psalms 7:16 ; Psalms 9:16 ). The just; the man who does not offend with his lips, avoids these... read more