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Proverbs 12:14

Proverbs 12:14

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

We are here assured, for our quickening to every good word and work, 1.

That even good words will turn to a good account (v. 14): A man shall

be satisfied with good (that is, he shall gain present comfort, that

inward pleasure which is truly satisfying) by the fruit of his mouth,

by the good he does with his pious discourse and prudent advice. While

we are teaching others we may ourselves learn, and feed on the bread of

life we break to others. 2. That good works, much more, will be

abundantly rewarded: The recompence of a man's hands for all his work

and labour of love, all he has done for the glory of God and the good

of his generation, shall be rendered unto him, and he shall reap as he

has sown. Or it may be understood of the general rule of justice; God

will render to every man according to his work, Rom. ii. 6.

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