Proverbs 1:31
Proverbs 1:31 in Multiple Translations
So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices.
So the fruit of their way will be their food, and with the designs of their hearts they will be made full.
So they'll have to eat the fruit of their own choices, bloated by their own devious schemes.
Therefore shall they eate of ye fruite of their owne way, and be filled with their owne deuises.
And they eat of the fruit of their way, And from their own counsels they are filled.
Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own schemes.
Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way, and shall be filled with their own devices.
So they will endure what will result [MET, DOU] from the evil way they have lived/behaved and the evil things they have planned to do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 1:31
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Proverbs 1:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ֭/יֹאכְלוּ
מִ/פְּרִ֣י
דַרְכָּ֑/ם
וּֽ/מִ/מֹּעֲצֹ֖תֵי/הֶ֣ם
יִשְׂבָּֽעוּ
וְֽ֭/יֹאכְלוּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
מִ/פְּרִ֣י
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
Prep | N-ms
דַרְכָּ֑/ם
derek
H1870
way
N-cs | Suff
וּֽ/מִ/מֹּעֲצֹ֖תֵי/הֶ֣ם
môwʻêtsâh
H4156
counsel
Conj | Prep | N-fp | Suff
יִשְׂבָּֽעוּ
sâbaʻ
H7646
to satisfy
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 1:31
וְֽ֭/יֹאכְלוּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
מִ/פְּרִ֣י
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
דַרְכָּ֑/ם
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
וּֽ/מִ/מֹּעֲצֹ֖תֵי/הֶ֣ם
môwʻêtsâh
H4156
"counsel"
Conj | Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word means counsel or plan, referring to a purpose or device. It involves thinking or advising, like when Solomon sought wisdom. The Bible uses it to describe decision-making.
Definition: counsel, plan, principal, device
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: counsel, device. See also: Psalms 5:11; Proverbs 22:20; Psalms 81:13.
יִשְׂבָּֽעוּ
sâbaʻ
H7646
"to satisfy"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To satisfy means to fill someone with enough of something, like food or desire, and can also mean to have too much of something.
Definition: 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be sated (with food) 1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied) 1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with 1a3a) to be weary of (fig) 1b) (Piel) to satisfy 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to satisfy 1c2) to enrich 1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired)
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of. See also: Exodus 16:8; Proverbs 12:11; Psalms 17:14.
Study Notes — Proverbs 1:31
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- Context
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- Proverbs 1:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 1:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 1:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 1:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 1:31
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 1:31
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 1:31
- Sermons on Proverbs 1:31
Context — Wisdom Calls Aloud
29For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD.
30They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof.
31So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
32For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. 33But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 14:14 | The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 6:19 | Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have paid no attention to My word and have rejected My instruction. |
| 3 | Proverbs 22:8 | He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. |
| 4 | Job 4:8 | As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. |
| 5 | Galatians 6:7–8 | Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. |
| 6 | Isaiah 3:10–11 | Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 2:19 | Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. |
Proverbs 1:31 Summary
[This verse is saying that when we make choices that go against God's wisdom, we will experience the natural consequences of those choices. This can be a hard truth to face, but it's also a reminder that God is a loving and just God who wants the best for us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. By seeking God's wisdom and counsel, we can avoid the negative consequences of our own choices and instead experience the blessings and peace that come from following Him, as seen in Matthew 11:28-30. Ultimately, this verse is a call to humility and surrender, recognizing that our own ways and devices are not enough to bring us true fulfillment or happiness.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'eat the fruit of their own way' in Proverbs 1:31?
This phrase means that those who reject God's wisdom and counsel will experience the natural consequences of their own choices, as seen in Proverbs 1:29-30, where they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the Lord, and in Deuteronomy 30:19, where Moses warns the Israelites to choose life or death, blessings or curses.
How does this verse relate to the concept of free will?
This verse suggests that while we have the freedom to make our own choices, we will ultimately be held accountable for those choices and will reap the consequences, as also seen in Galatians 6:7-8, where it is written that we will reap what we sow.
Is this verse saying that God is punishing those who reject Him?
Not exactly - while God does allow consequences for our actions, this verse is more focused on the natural outcome of our choices, rather than a direct punishment from God, as seen in Romans 1:24-27, where it is written that God gave people over to their sinful desires.
How can we avoid 'eating the fruit of our own way'?
By seeking God's wisdom and counsel, and choosing to fear and obey Him, as seen in Proverbs 1:33, where it is written that whoever listens to God will dwell in safety, and in Proverbs 9:10, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be 'eating the fruit of my own way' in my life right now, and how can I turn back to God's wisdom?
- How can I balance the idea of personal responsibility with the concept of God's sovereignty, as seen in this verse and others like Jeremiah 29:11?
- In what ways do I see the consequences of people's choices playing out in the world around me, and how can I use this as an opportunity to share the gospel with others?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to seek God's counsel and wisdom, rather than relying on my own devices, and how can I do that in a practical way?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 1:31
Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way,.... Their evil ways; be punished according to their deserts, and receive the just reward of their iniquities; see Isaiah 3:10; and be filled
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 1:31
Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 1:31
They shall eat of the fruit of their own way; they shall receive punishments answerable to their sins. With their own devices; with the fruits or effects of their wicked devices. What was sweet in their mouths shall be bitter in their bellies, and that destruction which they have plotted against others shall fall upon themselves.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 1:31
Proverbs 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.Ver. 31. Therefore shall they eat of the fruit.] Eat as they baked, drink as they brewed. They that sow the wind of iniquity, shall reap the whirlwind of misery, Aequum est ut faber quas fecit compedes ipse gestiat. And be filled with their own devices.] Their never enough shall be quit with fire enough in the bottom of hell.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 1:31
31. the fruit of their own way] As they sow, so shall they reap, in accordance with the eternal law of righteousness. Comp. Galatians 6:7-8.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 1:31
31. Therefore — For this reason they shall suffer the natural and penal consequences of their crimes. There is nothing arbitrary in their doom. As they have sown so shall they reap.
Sermons on Proverbs 1:31
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Abrahams' Journey by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not wasting one's life and youth by going back to worldly ways. He uses the example of Abraham and the prodigal son to illu |
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(Spirit-Filled Life) Part 4: Lay All on the Altar by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of laying everything on the altar to experience a Spirit-filled life, drawing parallels between the Israelites' journey from Egypt to Canaan and |
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Married to Christ by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a genuine and passionate relationship with God. He contrasts the mindset of religious people who focus on doing the |
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(Pure Testimony) Purity in Us and Our Children by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not just asking what is lawful, but also what is profitable in our lives. He encourages believers to be cautious and avoid |
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Righteousness Imputed and Imparted by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a woman who felt restless and missed her husband when he was gone. She couldn't sleep and in her desperation, she knelt by |
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Hebrews 10:25 by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of coming to the cross and surrendering to the power of the risen Lord. He recounts the story of Jesus' crucifixion and the p |
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Obedience and the Way of the Cross by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of falling into the ground and dying to bear much fruit, following the way of the cross, and being filled with the Holy Spirit continuously. I |