Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes. New Living Translation Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes. English Standard Version therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way, and have their fill of their own devices. Berean Standard Bible So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. King James Bible Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. New King James Version Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way, And be filled to the full with their own fancies. New American Standard Bible “So they shall eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own schemes. NASB 1995 “So they shall eat of the fruit of their own way And be satiated with their own devices. NASB 1977 “So they shall eat of the fruit of their own way, And be satiated with their own devices. Legacy Standard Bible So they shall eat of the fruit of their way And be satisfied with their own devices. Amplified Bible “Therefore they shall eat of the fruit of their own [wicked] way And be satiated with [the penalty of] their own devices. Christian Standard Bible they will eat the fruit of their way and be glutted with their own schemes. Holman Christian Standard Bible they will eat the fruit of their way and be glutted with their own schemes. American Standard Version Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices. Contemporary English Version "Now you will eat the fruit of what you have done, until you are stuffed full with your own schemes. English Revised Version Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. GOD'S WORD® Translation They will eat the fruit of their lifestyle. They will be stuffed with their own schemes. Good News Translation So then, you will get what you deserve, and your own actions will make you sick. International Standard Version They will eat the fruit of their way, and they will be filled with their own devices. Majority Standard Bible So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. NET Bible Therefore they will eat from the fruit of their way, and they will be stuffed full of their own counsel. New Heart English Bible Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own schemes. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. World English Bible Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own schemes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they eat of the fruit of their way, "" And they are filled from their own counsels. Young's Literal Translation And they eat of the fruit of their way, And from their own counsels they are filled. Smith's Literal Translation And they shall eat from the fruit of their way, and be filled with their purposes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way, and shall be filled with their own devices. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, they shall eat the fruit of their way, and they shall have their fill of their own counsels. New American Bible Well, then, they shall eat the fruit of their own way, and with their own devices be glutted. New Revised Standard Version therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way and be sated with their own devices. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore they shall eat of the fruit of their own ways and be filled with their own devices. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they will eat of the fruit of their ways and they will be filled with their counsels. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices. Brenton Septuagint Translation Therefore shall they eat the fruits of their own way, and shall be filled with their own ungodliness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wisdom Calls Aloud…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.… Cross References 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. Job 4:8 As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. Hosea 8:7 For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up. Romans 1:24-32 Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. / They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. / For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. ... 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. 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. Psalm 81:11-12 But My people would not listen to Me, and Israel would not obey Me. / So I gave them up to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices. 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, / in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. 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. Ezekiel 22:31 So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” Romans 6:21-23 What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. / But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life. / For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Micah 7:13 Then the earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the fruit of their deeds. Isaiah 66:3-4 Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is like one who blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations. / So I will choose their punishment and I will bring terror upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and no one listened. But they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ... James 3:18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. Treasury of Scripture Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. Proverbs 22:8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. Job 4:8 Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same. Jump to Previous Counsels Designs Devices Eat Filled Food Fruit Full Hearts Sated Satiated Schemes Way WaysJump to Next Counsels Designs Devices Eat Filled Food Fruit Full Hearts Sated Satiated Schemes Way WaysProverbs 1 1. The use of the proverbs7. An exhortation to fear God, and believe his word 10. to avoid the enticing of sinners 20. Wisdom complains of her contempt 24. She threatens her contemners So they will eat The phrase "so they will eat" suggests a natural consequence or result of prior actions. In Hebrew, the word for "eat" is "אָכַל" (akal), which often implies consumption or partaking. This imagery of eating is metaphorical, indicating that individuals will experience the outcomes of their choices. In a broader biblical context, eating is frequently associated with receiving sustenance or consequences, as seen in Genesis with Adam and Eve. The act of eating here symbolizes the inevitability of reaping what one sows, a principle deeply rooted in biblical wisdom literature. the fruit of their own way and be filled with their own devices Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding. 2. The Simple In the context of Proverbs, the "simple" refers to those who are naive or lack discernment, often easily led astray by folly. 3. The Fool A recurring character in Proverbs, the fool is someone who despises wisdom and instruction, choosing instead to follow their own misguided path. 4. Wisdom Personified as a woman calling out in the streets, wisdom represents God's truth and guidance, offering life to those who heed her call. 5. The Scoffer Another character in Proverbs, the scoffer is someone who mocks and ridicules wisdom, often leading others astray with their cynicism. Teaching Points The Principle of Reaping What You SowOur actions have consequences. Just as planting seeds leads to a harvest, our choices lead to outcomes that reflect those choices. The Danger of Self-Reliance Relying solely on our own understanding and desires can lead to destructive outcomes. We must seek God's wisdom and guidance. The Call to Seek Wisdom Proverbs encourages us to pursue wisdom diligently. By aligning our lives with God's truth, we can avoid the pitfalls of folly. The Importance of Heeding Warnings Ignoring the warnings of wisdom leads to negative consequences. We must be attentive to God's instruction and correction. The Role of Personal Responsibility We are accountable for our actions. Understanding this helps us make choices that honor God and lead to life.Verse 31. - Therefore they shall eat, etc. A further enlargement of the declaration of Wisdom, showing that their calamity is the result of their own ways. The futures are resumed in the original from ver. 28. The word "therefore" does not occur, but it is met with in the LXX., τοιγαροῦν; in the Vulgate, igitur; and in the Syriac, ideo. The truth here expressed is accordant with the tenor of the teaching of the Scripture (comp. Proverbs 14:14; Proverbs 22:8; Job 4:8; Isaiah 3:10; Galatians 6:7, 8), and with our daily experience of God's moral government of the world (see Butler, 'Analogy,' part 1, ch. 2, ad fin.). This sentiment of retributive punishment also found expression in Terence, "Tute hoc intristi, tibi omne est edendum" ('Phorm.,' 2. 1. 4). When we are punished, the blameworthiness lies not with God, but with us sinners (Wardlaw). They shall be filled; rather, satiated, or surfeited; saturabuntur (Vulgate). The verb שָׁבַע (shava) means not only "to fill," but "to be satiated or cloyed" (cf. Proverbs 14:14; Proverbs 25:16; Psalm 88:3; Psalm 123:4). Michaelis remarks on this word, "Ad nauseam implebuntur et comedent, ita ut consiliorum suorum vehementer tandem, sed nimis sero, ipsos poeniteat" (Michaelis, 'Notre Uberiores in Prov.'), "They shall be filled and eat ad nauseam, so that at length, but too late, they shall vehemently repent them of their own counsels." Counsels (מועֵצות, moetsoth); i.e. ungodly counsels, or evil devices. The word only occurs in the plural. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So they {will} eatוְֽ֭יֹאכְלוּ (wə·yō·ḵə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat the fruit מִפְּרִ֣י (mip·pə·rî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit of their own way, דַרְכָּ֑ם (ḏar·kām) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action and be filled יִשְׂבָּֽעוּ׃ (yiś·bā·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited with their own devices. וּֽמִמֹּעֲצֹ֖תֵיהֶ֣ם (ū·mim·mō·‘ă·ṣō·ṯê·hem) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4156: Counsel, plan, principle, device Links Proverbs 1:31 NIVProverbs 1:31 NLT Proverbs 1:31 ESV Proverbs 1:31 NASB Proverbs 1:31 KJV Proverbs 1:31 BibleApps.com Proverbs 1:31 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 1:31 Chinese Bible Proverbs 1:31 French Bible Proverbs 1:31 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 1:31 Therefore they will eat of the fruit (Prov. 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