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Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 10:31

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Bringeth forth ... - As a tree full of life and sap brings forth its fruit. So the “froward tongue” is like a tree that brings forth evil and not good fruit; it “shall be cut down.” The abuse of God’s gift of speech will lead ultimately to its forfeiture. There shall, at last, be the silence of shame and confusion. return to 'Top of Page'
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