A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The two clauses describe two phases of the mutual affinities of evil. The evil-doer delights in lies, the liar in bad words.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A wicked doer gives heed to false lips
A man of an ill spirit, of a mischievous disposition, who delights in doing w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to those who live in sin.

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