18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
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For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. …
He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. …
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 18)Note, 1. Sinners put a most fatal cheat upon themselves: The wicked works a deceitful work , builds himself a house upon the sand, which will deceive him when the storm comes, promises himself that by his sin which he will never gain; nay, it is cutting his throat when it smiles upon him. Sin deceived me, and by it slew me . 2. Saints lay up the best securities for themselves: He that sows righteo…
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