What does Proverbs 12:14 mean?

Solomon alleges that a man's good words produce "satisfaction." This means that honest, godly words come back to him with as much benefit as the work of his hands. Ecclesiastes 11:1 states, "Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days." By blessing others with kind, encouraging words, a righteous person will gain the respect and love of others.

Jesus taught that goodness and kindness will be repaid. He said, "Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put in your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you" (Luke 6:37–38). Words wisely spoken echo back to a righteous person from the lips of those whom he blesses and thereby satisfy the heart.