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Proverbs 12:28

Proverbs 12:28
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

In the way of righteousness is life,.... The life of the soul, or spiritual life, as Aben Ezra; and eternal life, as Gersom. One that is in the true way of righteousness is one that is instilled by…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

The way of religion is here recommended to us, 1. As a straight, plain, easy way; it is the way of righteousness. God's commands (the rule we are to walk by) are all holy, just, and good. Religion has…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

no death The rendering to death, i.e. the pathway(sc. common and well-trodden, or, of evil men) leadeth to death, is supported by LXX. εἰς θάνατον, and Vulg. ducit ad mortem.