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Jun 21, 2025 12:12 PM

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  Commentary on Proverbs 11:18

  (Read Proverbs 11:18)

  He that makes it his business to do good, shall have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it.

  Proverbs 11:18 In-Context

  16 A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

  17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

  18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

  19 Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.

  20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.

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