Proverbs 13:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

The fruit of his mouth - Speech rightly used is itself good, and must therefore bring good fruit.

Eat violence - i. e., Bring upon itself repayment in kind for its deeds of evil.

Proverbs 13:2

2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.