As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
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Gill's Exposition
As saith the proverb of the ancients,.... It is an old saying, has been long in use, and may be applied to the present case; or the "proverb of the ancient one"; of the oldest man, the first man Adam,…
Adam Clarke
Wickedness proceeded from the wicked - This proverb may be thus understood: He that does a wicked act, gives proof thereby that he is a wicked man. From him who is wicked, wickedness will proceed; he…
We have here David's warm and pathetic speech to Saul, wherein he endeavours to convince him that he did him a great deal of wrong in persecuting him thus and to persuade him therefore to be…
Cambridge Bible
Wickedness, &c. A man's character is known by his actions. If I were wicked at heart, I should have shewn it by killing you. Cp. Mat 7:16-20.
but mine hand shall not be upon thee It is not clear…
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