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Greed's Warning Is Universal
Commentators explain that this warning extends beyond violent criminals to encompass all forms of covetousness. Albert Barnes notes that any pursuit of unjust gain is 'destructive of true life,' making this a universal principle against greed, not just a specific warning against robbery.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 1:19
18th Century
Theologian
Not only robbery, but all forms of covetousness are destructive of true life.
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 1:19
19th Century
Bishop
So are the ways ...—The conclusion of the discourse. The same phrase occurs in Job 8:13.
Which taketh away ...—That is, co…
John Gill
On Proverbs 1:19
17th Century
Pastor
So [are] the ways of everyone that is greedy of gain
That is set upon getting riches in an unlawful way, by robberie…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 1:10–19
17th Century
Minister
Wicked people are zealous in seducing others into the paths of the destroyer: sinners love company in sin. But they have so much the more to answer…