Proverbs 13:2
“A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth,.... Or, "of the mouth"; either another's or his own, since the word his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The fruit of his mouth - Speech rightly used is itself good, and must therefore bring good fruit. Eat violence - i. e.,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Note, 1. If that which comes from within, out of the heart, be good, and from a good treasure, it will return with…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Comp. with the first clause of this verse Pro 12:14.
the soul i.e. the desire(Pro 6:30, and Pro 13:13 below), or…
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