Proverbs 10:31 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Bringeth forth ... - As a tree full of life and sap brings forth its fruit. So the “froward tongue” is like a tree that brings forth evil and not good fruit; it “shall be cut down.” The abuse of God’s gift of speech will lead ultimately to its forfeiture. There shall, at last, be the silence of shame and confusion.

Proverbs 10:31

31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.