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A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
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A Comprehensive Hatred of Lies
Commentators explain that a righteous person's hatred of lying is comprehensive. It's not just about avoiding personal fibs but hating falsehood in all its forms—in oneself, in others, in casual conversation, and especially in matters of faith. As John Gill notes, this includes a hatred for false doctrines and religious hypocrisy.
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19th Century
Anglican
A wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. —Or it may signify, “disgraces and puts to shame” (by his calumnies), or “acts contemptibl…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A righteous [man] hates lying Or, "a word of falsehood" {y}; as being contrary to honour, truth, and conscience. He …
Presbyterian
Where sin reigns, the man is loathsome. If his conscience were awake, he would abhor himself, and repent in dust and ashes.
