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For they sleep not, except they do evil; And their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2 Samuel 23:2 and following; [Reference 1 Chronicles …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For they sleep not ...—The practice of evil has become as it were a second nature to them; they cannot live without it.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For they sleep not, except they have done mischief
Or they cannot sleep, as Jarchi and Gersom interpret it. Oftentim…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The way of evil men may seem pleasant, and the nearest way to accomplish some purpose; but it is an evil way, and will end badly. If you love your …

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