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Most assuredly, the evil man will not be unpunished, But the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
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No Safety in Numbers
Commentators unanimously explain that "hand join in hand" refers to wicked people forming alliances or conspiracies. As Matthew Henry puts it, "Joining together in sin will not protect the sinners." No matter how powerful or numerous the group, God's justice is certain, and they will not escape punishment.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Literally, “hand to hand.” Its meaning is, “Hand may pledge faith to hand, people may confederate for evil, yet punishment will come at last;” or “…
19th Century
Anglican
Though hand join in hand.— For this sense, compare Isaiah 28:15 and following. The passage may also mean “hand to hand,” i.e.,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished Though they give the…
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Joining together in sin will not protect the sinners.
