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Proverbs 20:9

Proverbs 20:9
Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

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Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Who can say, I have made my heart clean,.... The heart of than is naturally unclean, the mind, conscience, understanding, will, and affections; there is no part clean, all are defiled with sin; and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

A warning voice against the spirit, which, ignorant of its own guilt, is forward to condemn others.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

This question is not only a challenge to any man in the world to prove himself sinless, whatever he pretends, but a lamentation of the corruption of mankind, even that which remains in the best. Alas!…