Lux Domini
A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

What does Proverbs 18:20 mean?

The belly is here put for the heart, as elsewhere; and what that is filled with, our satisfaction will be accordingly, and our inward peace.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyPeaceFear of the Lord

Read with

Keep this verse inside Proverbs 18:20-21 and alongside a few nearby related passages.