Proverbs 1:31 (BSB)
So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
From Proverbs 1. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Proverbs 1:31
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 1:20-33: Solomon, having shown how dangerous it is to hearken to the temptations of Satan, here shows how dangerous it is not to hearken to the calls of God, which we shall for ever rue the neglect of. Observe, I. By whom God calls to us - by wisdom. It is wisdom that crieth without.
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 1:31: Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way,.... Their evil ways; be punished according to their deserts, and receive the just reward of their iniquities; see Isa 3:10; and be filled with their own devices; or "counsels" (g): their device and counsel was to put Christ to death; to deliver him to the Roman governor, that he might be crucified, as he...
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 1:31: fruit . . . way--result of conduct (Isa 3:10; Eze 11:21; Rom 6:21; Gal 6:7-8). be filled--even to repletion (Psa 123:4).
- Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 1:31: Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. (z) They will feel what convenience their wicked life will give them.