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Proverbs 6:17

Proverbs 6:17
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations,.... Or, "thoughts of wickedness" (e); which are framed and formed in the heart: and this being the source and fountain of all wickedness, is placed in the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Proverbs 6:16-19

A new section, but not a new subject. The closing words, “he that soweth discord” (Pro 6:19, compare Pro 6:14), lead us to identify the sketch as taken from the same character. With the recognized…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 6:12-19

Solomon here gives us,

I. The characters of one that is mischievous to man and dangerous to be dealt with. If the slothful are to be condemned, that do nothing, much more those that do ill, and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

A proud look Rather, haughty eyes, A.V. margin, R.V. text. Thus the enumeration in the Heb. of the parts of the body: -eyes," -tongue," -hands," -heart," -feet" is preserved.