Proverbs 22:8
Proverbs 22:8 in Multiple Translations
He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.
By planting the seed of evil a man will get in the grain of sorrow, and the rod of his wrath will be broken.
Those who sow injustice will reap disaster, and the angry beatings they inflict on others will be stopped.
He that soweth iniquitie, shall reape affliction, and the rodde of his anger shall faile.
Whoso is sowing perverseness reapeth sorrow, And the rod of his anger weareth out.
He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
He that soweth iniquity shall reap evils, and with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed.
If you plant corn or rice, corn or rice will grow; similarly, if you act unjustly, you will have disasters [MET]; and if you try to harm/oppress people because you are angry with them, you will not be able to harm them.
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Proverbs 22:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זוֹרֵ֣עַ
עַ֭וְלָה
יקצור
יִקְצָר
אָ֑וֶן
וְ/שֵׁ֖בֶט
עֶבְרָת֣/וֹ
יִכְלֶֽה
זוֹרֵ֣עַ
zâraʻ
H2232
to sow
V-Qal
עַ֭וְלָה
ʻevel
H5766
injustice
N-cs
יקצור
qâtsar
H7114
be short
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
יִקְצָר
qâtsar
H7114
be short
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אָ֑וֶן
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms
וְ/שֵׁ֖בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
Conj | N-ms
עֶבְרָת֣/וֹ
ʻebrâh
H5678
fury
N-fs | Suff
יִכְלֶֽה
kâlâh
H3615
to end
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 22:8
זוֹרֵ֣עַ
zâraʻ
H2232
"to sow"
V-Qal
To sow or plant seed is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which also has figurative uses like spreading ideas or producing spiritual fruit. It appears in various forms, such as conceiving or yielding seed, and is used in biblical passages like Genesis and Psalm 107.
Definition: 1) to sow, scatter seed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sow 1a2) producing, yielding seed 1b)(Niphal) 1b1) to be sown 1b2) to become pregnant, be made pregnant 1c) (Pual) to be sown 1d) (Hiphil) to produce seed, yield seed
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: bear, conceive seed, set with sow(-er), yield. See also: Genesis 1:11; Psalms 107:37; Psalms 97:11.
עַ֭וְלָה
ʻevel
H5766
"injustice"
N-cs
Injustice or moral evil is what this word represents, covering violent deeds, unfair speech, and general wrongdoing. It is used to describe actions that go against God's standards of righteousness.
Definition: injustice, unrighteousness Another spelling of av.lah (עַוְלָה "injustice" H5766B)
Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: iniquity, perverseness, unjust(-ly), unrighteousness(-ly); wicked(-ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 64:7; Psalms 7:4.
יקצור
qâtsar
H7114
"be short"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to reap or harvest, like cutting down grain or grass. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of harvesting, and also to describe being discouraged or grieved.
Definition: 1) to be short, be impatient, be vexed, be grieved 1a) (Qal) to be short 1b) (Piel) to shorten 1c) (Hiphil) to shorten
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cut down, much discouraged, grieve, harvestman, lothe, mourn, reap(-er), (be, wax) short(-en, -er), straiten, trouble, vex. See also: Leviticus 19:9; Job 24:6; Psalms 89:46.
יִקְצָר
qâtsar
H7114
"be short"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to reap or harvest, like cutting down grain or grass. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of harvesting, and also to describe being discouraged or grieved.
Definition: 1) to be short, be impatient, be vexed, be grieved 1a) (Qal) to be short 1b) (Piel) to shorten 1c) (Hiphil) to shorten
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cut down, much discouraged, grieve, harvestman, lothe, mourn, reap(-er), (be, wax) short(-en, -er), straiten, trouble, vex. See also: Leviticus 19:9; Job 24:6; Psalms 89:46.
אָ֑וֶן
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
וְ/שֵׁ֖בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
Conj | N-ms
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
עֶבְרָת֣/וֹ
ʻebrâh
H5678
"fury"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means an outburst of passion, such as anger, rage, or wrath, often describing God's response to sin. It's used to convey intense emotions in the Bible.
Definition: 1) outpouring, overflow, excess, fury, wrath, arrogance 1a) overflow, excess, outburst 1b) arrogance 1c) overflowing rage or fury
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: anger, rage, wrath. See also: Genesis 49:7; Isaiah 14:6; Psalms 7:7.
יִכְלֶֽה
kâlâh
H3615
"to end"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to finish or end something, like completing a task or using up a resource, as seen in Genesis 2:2 where God finished creating the heavens and earth.
Definition: : finish 1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be at an end 1a2) to be completed, be finished 1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled 1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense) 1a5) to be spent, be used up 1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail 1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish 1b2) to complete (a period of time) 1b3) to finish (doing a thing) 1b4) to make an end, end 1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass 1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought) 1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease 1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend 1b9) to destroy, exterminate 1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. See also: Genesis 2:1; 2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 18:38.
Study Notes — Proverbs 22:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 22:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 22:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 22:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 22:8
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 22:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
- Sermons on Proverbs 22:8
Context — A Good Name
6Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
7The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.
8He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. 10Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Galatians 6:7–8 | Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. |
| 2 | Job 4:8 | As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. |
| 3 | Isaiah 30:31 | For Assyria will be shattered at the voice of the LORD; He will strike them with His scepter. |
| 4 | Hosea 10:13 | You have plowed wickedness and reaped injustice; you have eaten the fruit of lies. Because you have trusted in your own way and in the multitude of your mighty men, |
| 5 | Psalms 125:3 | For the scepter of the wicked will not rest upon the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not put forth their hands to injustice. |
| 6 | Proverbs 14:3 | The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. |
| 7 | Hosea 8:7 | For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up. |
| 8 | Isaiah 14:29 | Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg. |
| 9 | Isaiah 9:4 | For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor. |
| 10 | Isaiah 10:5 | Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. |
Proverbs 22:8 Summary
[Proverbs 22:8 teaches us that when we do wrong or unfair things, we will face trouble and our power to hurt others will be taken away. This is similar to what Galatians 6:7-8 says, that we will get what we deserve based on how we act. It's a reminder to always try to do what is right and fair, because our actions have consequences. By following God's way and being kind and fair, as encouraged in Micah 6:8, we can live a life that pleases Him and avoids the disasters that come from injustice.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'sow injustice' in Proverbs 22:8?
To 'sow injustice' means to plant or promote unfair or wicked actions, which can lead to a harvest of trouble and suffering, as seen in Proverbs 22:8 and supported by Galatians 6:7-8, where it says we reap what we sow.
How does the 'rod of fury' relate to the concept of sowing injustice?
The 'rod of fury' in Proverbs 22:8 symbolizes the power or authority used to inflict harm or oppression, which will ultimately be destroyed, reflecting the principle in Psalm 37:17 that the arms of the wicked will be broken.
Is Proverbs 22:8 saying that God directly causes disasters to those who are unjust?
While Proverbs 22:8 indicates that those who sow injustice will reap disaster, it's essential to understand that this is often a natural consequence of their actions, as seen in the way societies or individuals may suffer when injustice prevails, and also reflects God's judgment as discussed in Romans 1:18-32.
How does this verse apply to our personal lives and relationships?
This verse reminds us that our actions have consequences, and promoting or engaging in injustice can lead to personal and relational disasters, emphasizing the importance of pursuing righteousness and fairness in all aspects of life, as encouraged in Micah 6:8 to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I be sowing injustice in my daily interactions, and how can I change these behaviors to align with God's righteousness?
- How have I seen the principle of reaping what we sow play out in my life or in the lives of those around me, and what lessons can I learn from these experiences?
- What are some practical steps I can take to ensure I am promoting justice and fairness in my community, reflecting the heart of God as described in Isaiah 61:8?
- In times when I face the consequences of my actions, how can I respond in a way that acknowledges God's sovereignty and seeks restoration and growth, as seen in the example of David in Psalm 51?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 22:8
He that soweth iniquity (u) shall reap vanity,.... He that practises sin, and is frequent in the commission of it; indulges to it in a profuse way, as the sower plentifully scatters his seed; such
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 22:8
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity - (Job 4:8; Hosea 10:13.) According to each man's sowing shall be his harvest.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
He that soweth iniquity, or unrighteousness, whose common practice it is to wrong or oppress others, shall reap vanity; or, trouble or misery, as this word is commonly used, and as divers here render it. The mischief which he hath done to others shall be returned to him by God’ s righteous sentence. The rod of his anger shall fail; that power which he used with fury and cruelty shall be taken away from him.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
Proverbs 22:8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.Ver. 8. He that soweth iniquity, shall reap vanity.] The usurer and cruel creditor soweth his money, his mammon of iniquity (that ungain grain), upon his poor debtors; and whether it be a barren year or a fruitful, a good soil or a bad, luna affert menstruos sensus, he hath his constant pay, yea, his use upon use, according to that Greek verse, ‘Eστιτοκοςπροτοκοιο, τοκοςτεμενεστικαιαλλος.’ Now, can such increase be blest? Shall not those that thus sow the wind be sure to reap the whirlwind? And the rod of his anger shall fail.] That is, that tyrannical power which he exerciseth upon others, as his underlings, shall be broken. God will take out of his hand the rod wherewith he hath beaten his fellow servants, and waste it upon his own back to the very stump.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
(8) Vanity—i.e., calamity, trouble. The rod of his anger shall fail.—When his time comes, and his iniquity is full, he shall himself suffer the punishment he brought on others, as Babylon did (Isaiah 14:6), Assyria (Isaiah 30:31).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
Verse 8. He that soweth iniquity] The crop must be according to the seed. If a man sow thistle seed, is it likely he shall reap wheat? If he sow to the flesh, shall he not of the flesh reap destruction?
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 22:8
8. vanity] Better, with R.V. text, calamity; κακὰ, LXX.; mala, Vulg. the rod of his anger] i.e. his power to vent his wrath upon others. Comp. Isaiah 14:6. The LXX. add to this verse ἄνδραἱλαρὸνκαὶδότηνεὐλογεῖὁΘεὸς, which is quoted by St Paul, 2 Corinthians 9:7.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 22:8
The rod of his anger - That with which he smites others (compare Isaiah 14:6). The King James Version describes the final impotence of the wrath of the wicked.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
8. Shall reap vanity — Evil, trouble, calamity. “As a man soweth, so shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7. And the rod of his anger —Haughtiness, insolence, shall fail or be ended.
Sermons on Proverbs 22:8
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There's Mercy With the Lord by Jackie Hughes | In this sermon, the preacher shares various stories and experiences to emphasize the power of sin and the hope found in the gospel. He highlights the destructive nature of sin, sho |
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John Gordon by Alexander Whyte | Alexander Whyte preaches about the struggles and consequences of sin within the Gordon family, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by old John Gordon and his son in Cardo |
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Reaping the Whirlwind by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody shares a poignant story about a young boy from Newcastle-on-Tyne who, despite his parents' love and care, fell into a life of crime and ultimately faced dire consequence |
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Giving Birth to a Monster by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe delivers a powerful sermon based on Psalms 7:10-17, emphasizing the consequences of sin and the importance of maintaining integrity in the face of persecution. The p |
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Sowing and Reaping by Catherine Booth | Catherine Booth preaches on the universal principle of sowing and reaping, emphasizing that just as in the physical world, there is a direct correlation between what one sows and w |
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(People God Uses) 03 Beware of Ambition by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of being hindered in worship by people standing in front of him during a church service. He emphasizes the importance of no |
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Miracles That Follow the Plow by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of breaking up the fallow ground and seeking the Lord. He believes that if people take action and cultivate their spiritual l |