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- Proverbs
- Chapter 24
- Verse 2
Proverbs 24:2
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
For their heart studieth destruction,.... To others; to good men, that separate from them, and reprove them, or are in their way; or any ways hinder them in the prosecution of their wicked designs; as…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
destruction Better, violence, or, oppression. Comp. Pro 21:7, where the same Heb. word is rendered robbery, A.V., and violence, R.V.
These Pro 24:1-2, as compared with Pro 3:31-32, and Pro 23:17-18,…
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