Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Better, Hatred is covered by deceit, but in the midst of the congregation his wickedness will be made manifest, that is, then, in the time…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Whose hatred is covered by deceit. Rather, hatred may cover itself by deceit (but) his wickedness (

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

[Whose] hatred is covered by deceit
The hatred of whose heart is covered by deceitful words, and strong expressions …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Always distrust when someone speaks smoothly unless you know them well. Satan, in his temptations, speaks smoothly, as he did to Eve; but it is mad…

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