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The thoughts of the righteous are just. The advice of the wicked is deceitful.
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Your Inner World Matters
Commentators emphasize that our thoughts are not truly private or free; they are known by God and subject to His commands. This verse contrasts the inner life of two types of people. The righteous, influenced by God's grace, have thoughts that align with justice and God's Word. In contrast, the wicked's internal plans and counsels are fundamentally deceitful.
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19th Century
Anglican
The thoughts of the righteous are right.— Or, justice. ().
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The thoughts of the righteous [are] right Or "judgment". The thoughts of men's hearts are naturally evil, nor can an…
Presbyterian
Thoughts are not free; they are under Divine knowledge, and therefore under Divine command. It is a man's shame to act with deceit, with trick and …
