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The proverb expresses the reverence of the East for the supreme authority of the king. The “cruel messenger” is probably the king’s officer dispatc…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
An evil man seeks only rebellion. —Or, A rebellious man (literally, rebellion; compare Ezekiel 2:7) seeks o…
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion
For he seeks nothing but what is evil; and all sin is rebellion against God, …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
Satan, and the messengers of Satan, will be let loose upon an evil man.
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes