Proverbs 14:14
“The backslider in heart shall be filled with his owne wayes: and a good man shall be satisfied from himselfe.”
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Proverbs 14:14 Context
12There is a way which seemeth right vnto a man: but the end thereof are the wayes of death. 13Euen in laughter the heart is sorrowfull; and the end of that mirth is heauinesse. 14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his owne wayes: and a good man shall be satisfied from himselfe. 15The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 16A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but the foole rageth, and is confident.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.
- King James Version
The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good man will {be satisfied} with his.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man `shall be satisfied' from himself.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He whose heart is turned away will have the reward of his ways in full measure; but a good man will have the reward of his doings.
- Basic English Bible
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.
- Darby Bible
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
- Webster's Bible
The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
- World English Bible
From his ways is the backslider in heart filled, And a good man -- from his fruits.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The dissembler in heart shall have his fill from his own ways; and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:14
14:14 In heart - He who departs from God inwardly. Filled - With the fruit of his ways, the punishment of his sins. Satisfied - From the pious temper of his own heart, which cleaves to the Lord, he shall receive unspeakable comfort.