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In Proverbs 13:2, Solomon says, From the fruit of a man’s mouth he enjoys good, but the desire of the treacherous is violence (v. 2). Words bear fruit. Speech is not an empty activity, but something that produces real consequences in a person’s life.
The one who uses his mouth wisely enjoys good because truthful, fitting, and gracious words tend to build trust, peace, and opportunity. The mouth can become a source of life, just as Solomon has said elsewhere. Speech aligned with wisdom participates in God’s good design and often returns blessing to the speaker.
By contrast, the desire of the treacherous is violence. Treachery carries aggression in its heart. Even where violence is not outwardly visible, the inner appetite is bent toward coercion, manipulation, and harm. This proverb contrasts the fruitful speech of the wise with the destructive cravings of the faithless.
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
You can access the original article here:Proverbs 13:2 Meaning
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