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11Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

Proverbs 20:11

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 11)

The tree is known by its fruits, a man by his doings , even a young tree by its first fruits, a child by his childish things, whether his work be clean only, appearing good (the word is used Prov. 16:2), or whether it be right , that is, really good. This intimates, 1. That children will discover themselves. One may soon see what their temper is, and which way their inclination leads them, accordi...

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