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Proverbs 11:19

Proverbs 11:19
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

As righteousness tendeth to life,.... Or, is unto life: not mere outward acts of moral righteousness; these may be done…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714

It is here shown that righteousness, not only by the divine judgment, will end in life, and wickedness in death, but…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

As The Heb. word means so, but has also the sense of firm, stedfast, and is so used of character, Gen 42:11; Gen 42:19;…