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A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The words “out of the bosom,” from the fold of the garment, rather than from the bag or belt in which money was usually carried, possibly point to …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom. —Or rather, receives it. “From the bosom” signifies the folds of th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A wicked [man] takes a gift out of the bosom
Of another, of a rich man, who takes it out from there, and offers it t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The wicked are ready to part with their money, though they love it, so that they may not suffer for their crimes.

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