Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 18:20

Matthew Henry Commentary

Proverbs 18:20

1662–1714
Presbyterian
Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry Commentary

Proverbs 18:20

1662–1714
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"A man`s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied." — Proverbs 18:20 (ASV)

The belly here stands for the heart, as elsewhere; and whatever fills it, our satisfaction will be accordingly, and so too our inward peace.