30 The fruit of the righteous 'is' a tree of life, And whoso is taking souls 'is' wise.

31 Lo, the righteous in the earth is recompensed, Surely also the wicked and the sinner!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:30-31

Commentary on Proverbs 11:30

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The righteous are as trees of life; and their influence upon earth, like the fruits of that tree, support and nourish the spiritual life in many.

Commentary on Proverbs 11:31

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Even the righteous, when they offend on earth, shall meet with sharp corrections; much more will the wicked meet the due reward of their sins. Let us then seek those blessings which our Surety purchased by his sufferings and death; let us seek to copy his example, and to keep his commandments.