Holy Scripture
Proverbs 12:14
A church father on this verse
“Each will be filled with good things from the fruit of his mouth. The fruit of the mouth is a good word, for he who speaks evil does not generate the fruit of the mouth, but harm. Therefore, everyone who speaks good will be rewarded with eternal goods, provided that his actions do not contradict his words. For he care…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
14The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; And the recompense of his lips shall be given to him.
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In context
12The desires of the ungodly are evil; But the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snares; But a righteous man escapes from them. a He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, But he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.
— Proverbs 12:14 —
15The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; But a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16A fool declares his wrath the same day; But a prudent man hides his own disgrace.