Proverbs 10:16
The work of the upright gives life: the increase of the evil-doer is a cause of sin.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
In Context
15The property of the man of wealth is his strong town: the poor man's need is his destruction.
17He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:30The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls.
Isaiah 3:10Happy is the upright man! for he will have joy of the fruit of his ways.
Matthew 12:33Make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree bad, and its fruit bad; for by its fruit you will get knowledge of the tree.
John 6:27Let your work not be for the food which comes to an end, but for the food which goes on for eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you, for on him has God the Father put his mark.
1 Corinthians 15:58For this cause, my dear brothers, be strong in purpose and unmoved, ever giving yourselves to the work of the Lord, because you are certain that your work is not without effect in the Lord.
2 Timothy 2:17And their words will be like poisoned wounds in the flesh: such are Hymenaeus and Philetus;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:16
15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. This may be taken two ways:—1. As a reason why we should be diligent in our business, that we may avoid that sinking dispiriting uneasiness which attends poverty, and may enjoy the benefit and comfort which those have that are beforehand in the world. Taking pains is really the way to make ourselves and our families easy. Or, rather, 2. As a representation of the common mistakes both of rich and poor, concerning their… Read the whole commentary →