Translations
Modern
As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same.
Traditional
Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same.
Literal
According to what I have seen, those plowing iniquity and sowing trouble—they shall reap it.
Latin
Quin potius vidi eos qui operantur iniquitatem, et seminant dolores, et metunt eos,
Original
Hebrew
English
As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same.
Notes
The symbolic use of the language of harvest shows the idea in the Scriptures that actions deserve judgment (Proverbs 22:8; Hosea 8:7; Romans 2:9–11; Galatians 6:7–8). The New Testament compares the final judgment to a harvest (Matthew 13:39). By this principle, Jesus rejected overly simple attempts to analyze people's lives (Luke 13:4; John 9:1–3).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Job's Trialc. 1650 BC
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Sin Produces Afflictions: Sin Produces Faith: Exemplified Ploughing of a Course of Sin Reaping What you Sow Reaping: Receiving the Reward of Wickedness Seed: Sowing, Illustrative of Men's Works Producing a Corresponding Recompence Sin: Fruits of Sowing and Reaping The Punishment of the Wicked is the Fruit of Their Sin Wicked (People): Punishment of