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The first verse speaks of the immediate, the others of the remote, results of the “fool’s” temper. First, “contention,” then “strokes” or blows, th…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
The words of a talebearer are as wounds.— Or, more probably, “as dainty morsels” that are eagerly swallowed, and “
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds
Or rather they are wounds; they wound the credit and reputation of the per…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
How despicable are those who sow contention! And what fatal effects may be expected from small beginnings of jealousy!
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes