Proverbs 11:31 (BSB)

If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

From Proverbs 11. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 11:31

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 11:31: This, I think, is the only one of Solomon's proverbs that has that note of attention prefixed to it, Behold! which intimates that it contains not only an evident truth, which may be beheld, but an eminent truth, which must be considered. 1.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 11:31: Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth,.... Which Aben Ezra understands of the recompence of their good works. There is a reward for the righteous, and which they have now in keeping, though not "for" keeping, the commandments of God; they have the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come, and which is made good to them...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 11:31: Behold--Thus calling attention to the illustrations (compare Pro 11:23), the sentiment of which is confirmed even in time, not excluding future rewards and punishments. Next: Proverbs Chapter 12
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 11:31: Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed upon the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. (t) Will be punished as he deserves, .