Proverbs 1:31

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 1:31 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices.
Proverbs 1:31 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
31Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices.

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“This is no arbitrary sentence. The fault was all along their own. The fruit of their own ways is death. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Eat - They should receive punishment answerable to their sins. Filled - With the fruits of them. Proverbs 1:32”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:31 Evil people suffer the consequences of their own actions (see 1:15-19); God will ensure that sinners receive their proper punishment (see Matt 25:44-46; Heb 10:29; 2 Pet 2:9).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 14:14, Pro 22:8; Job 4:8; Isa 3:10, Isa 3:11; Jer 2:19, Jer 6:19; Gal 6:7, Gal 6:8 Proverbs 1:32”
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