Proverbs 11:19
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
As righteousness tendeth to life,.... Or, is unto life: not mere outward acts of moral righteousness; these may be done where there is no principle of spiritual life, and are no other than dead works,…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
It is here shown that righteousness, not only by the divine judgment, will end in life, and wickedness in death, but that righteousness, in its own nature, has a direct tendency to life and wickedness…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
As The Heb. word means so, but has also the sense of firm, stedfast, and is so used of character, Gen 42:11; Gen 42:19; Gen 42:31; Gen 42:33-34.
Render:
He that is stedfast in righteousness is so…
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