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The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] perverseness.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Know - that is, “Know, and therefore utter.” So, in like manner, the “mouth of the wicked” knows, and therefore speaks frowardness, and that…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

What is acceptable.— To God and man. (Compare the gracious words which proceeded out of Christ’s lips, Luke 4:22.)

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable
To God and man; what is well pleasing to God, and what ministers g…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A good man discourses wisely for the benefit of others. But it is the sin, and will be the ruin of a wicked man, that he speaks what is displeasing…

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