Proverbs 10:16

The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:16

BSB
The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.
AKJV
The labor of the righteous tends to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
CPDV
The work of the just is unto life. But the fruit of the impious is unto sin.
ERV
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life; the increase of the wicked to sin.
NHEB
The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
SMT
The labors of the just one, to life: the increase of the unjust to sin.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:16
Summary
Righteous work yields life, wicked work yields sin
Event
Life from righteousness versus sin from wickedness
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom