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- Chapter 10
- Verse 31
Proverbs 10:31
“The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom,.... As the earth brings forth its increase, and a tree brings forth its…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Bringeth forth ... - As a tree full of life and sap brings forth its fruit. So the “froward tongue” is like a tree that…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 10:31-32
Here, as before, men are judged of, and, accordingly, are justified or condemned, by their words, Mat 12:37. 1. It is…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
bringeth forth as a tree its leaves or fruit: "buddeth with," R.V. marg.
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