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God Disciplines His Own
All commentators agree that for the righteous, being "recompensed in the earth" primarily refers to receiving loving, corrective discipline for their sins. As examples like Moses and David show, God chastens His children for their good. This correction is temporary and earthly, distinct from the final punishment of the wicked.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 11:31
18th Century
Theologian
The sense appears to be: “The righteous is requited, that is, is punished for his lesser sins, or as a discipline; much more the wicked, etc.” (Com…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 11:31
19th Century
Bishop
Behold the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth. —That is, even he shall be punished for his misdeeds, as were Jac…
John Gill
On Proverbs 11:31
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth Which Aben Ezra understands of the recompence of their good works…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 11:31
17th Century
Minister
Even the righteous, when they sin on earth, will receive sharp corrections; much more will the wicked receive the due reward of their sins. Let us …