Proverbs 1:19 (BSB)

Such is the fate of all who are greedy, whose unjust gain takes the lives of its possessors.

From Proverbs 1. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 1:19

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 1:10-19: Here Solomon gives another general rule to young people, in order to their finding out, and keeping in, the paths of wisdom, and that is to take heed of the snare of bad company. David's psalms begin with this caution, and so do Solomon's proverbs; for nothing is more destructive, both to a lively devotion and to a regular conversation (Pro 1:10): "My son, whom...
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 1:19: So are the ways of everyone that is greedy of gain,.... That is set upon getting riches in an unlawful way, by robberies and murder; his ways will end in the loss of his own blood and life, and in the loss of his immortal soul; this will be what his wicked ways and course of life will bring him to, and what will his gain profit him then?
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 1:19: So [are] the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; [which] taketh away the life of the owners thereof. (p) By which he concludes that the covetous man is a murderer.
• Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 1:19: Pro 1:19 An epiphonema: Such is the lot of all who indulge in covetousness; It takes away the life of its owner. This language is formed after Job 8:13. Here, as there, in the word ארחות, the ideas of action and issue, manner of life and its result, are all combined.