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The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Vanity - Or, “a breath driven to and fro of those that are seeking death.” Another reading of the last words is: “of the snares of death” (C…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It is a vanity tossed to and fro of those who seek death. —Rather, is (as) the driven (fleeting) breath of t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue By telling lies in trade; by bearing false witness in a court of judicature; o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

While people seek wealth by unlawful practices, they seek death.

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