Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. We know persons by sight, or by name, or by description. They are best known by their actions. I. WHAT IS MEANT BY "DOINGS" HERE? 1. The tempers a child indulges in. These tempers are fretful, or patient, or selfish, or generous. 2. The ill habits he forms. Idle, or industrious, or careless, or careful, or dilatory, or prompt. 3. The company he keeps. The choice of companions is a very important thing. II. WHAT MAY BE KNOWN OF A CHILD BY HIS DOINGS? You are making your fortunes now every day. The tempers you are indulging, the habits you are forming, and the company you are keeping are all helping to make them. How careful you should be to find out what is wrong in your tempers and habits, and pray to God to help you to correct it at once. (R. Newton, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.WEB: Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right. |
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