Proverbs 10:31 - Exposition

Bringeth forth; as a tree produces fruit, and the fields yield their increase. The metaphor is common. Thus Isaiah ( Isaiah 57:19 ) speaks of "the fruit of the lips" (comp. Hebrews 13:15 and Psalms 37:30 , which latter passage occurs in the same connection as the present). The Septuagint renders, "distilleth wisdom." So So Isaiah 5:13 , "His lips are like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh." The froward tongue ( Proverbs 2:12 , Proverbs 2:14 : Proverbs 8:13 , which speaks only what is perverse and evil). Shall be cut out; like a corrupt tree that cumbers the ground ( Matthew 3:10 ; Luke 13:7 ). The abuse of God's great gift of speech shall be severely punished. "For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned" ( Matthew 12:36 , Matthew 12:37 ).