Proverbs 10:16
The labour of the righteous [tendeth] to lyfe: but the fruites of the vngodly, to sinne.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
In Context
15The riche mans goodes are his strong holde: but their owne pouertie feareth the poore.
17Nurture kepeth the way of lyfe: but he that refuseth to be nurtured, deceaueth hym selfe.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:30The fruite of the ryghteous is a tree of life: and he that winneth mens soules is wise.
Isaiah 3:10Say to the ryghteous that it shall go well with them: for they shall eate the fruite of their owne studies.
Matthew 12:33Either make the tree good, and his fruite good: or els make the tree euyll, and his fruite euyll. For the tree, is knowen by his fruite.
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 →