Proverbs 1:31

“Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.”

"Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices." - Proverbs 1:31
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What does Proverbs 1:31 mean?

The King James Version of Proverbs 1:31 states, "Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices." This verse is part of the Book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wise sayings and teachings attributed to King Solomon, known for…

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The Consequences of Our Choices: A Reflection on Proverbs 1:31

Proverbs 1:31 states, "Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices." This poignant verse captures the essence of personal responsibility and the inevitable consequences that arise from the choices we make in life. As we delve into…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Understanding in Our Choices

Heavenly Father, We gather in Your presence today, O Lord, with hearts full of reverence and humility, seeking Your divine guidance and wisdom. As we reflect on the profound truth spoken in Proverbs 1:31, 'Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled…

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Proverbs 31:1 - "The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him."
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"The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him." - Proverbs 31:1
Proverbs 31:31 - "Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."
Proverbs 8:22-31
Proverbs 21:31 - "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD."
Proverbs 3:31 - "¶ Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways."
Proverbs 15:31 - "The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise."
Proverbs 16:31 - "The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness."
Proverbs 31:5 - "Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted."
Proverbs 8:22-31 – Wisdom’s role in creation.
Proverbs 31:13 - "She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands."
Proverbs 31:17 - "She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms."
Proverbs 31:8 - "Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction."
Proverbs 30:31 - "A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up."
Proverbs 31:9 - "Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy."
Proverbs 31:19 - "She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff."
Proverbs 31:24 - "She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant."
Proverbs 31:25 - "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."
Proverbs 31:26 - "She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness."
Proverbs 31:29 - "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all."
Proverbs 11:31 - "Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner."
Proverbs 31:12 - "She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life."
Proverbs 31:27 - "She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness."
Proverbs 31:22 - "She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple."
Proverbs 31:30 - "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised."
Proverbs 31:23 - "Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land."