What does Proverbs 18:20 mean?

Proverbs 18:20 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 18:20 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

20A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

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