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Proverbs 24:2

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,…