Proverbs 20:11
“Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Even a child is known by his doings,.... As well as a man; "ye shall know them by their fruits", Mat 7:16; professors…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The graces or the faults of children are not trifles. “The child is father of the man;” and the earliest actions are…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
The tree is known by its fruits, a man by his doings, even a young tree by its first fruits, a child by his childish…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
is known or, maketh himself known; betrays his true character, and gives presage of "his (life's) work." Comp. the…
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