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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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Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 13:5
19th Century
Bishop
A wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. —Or it may signify, “disgraces and puts to shame” (by his calumnies), or “acts contemptibl…
John Gill
On Proverbs 13:5
17th Century
Pastor
A righteous [man] hates lying
Or, "a word of falsehood" {y}; as being contrary to honour, truth, and conscience. He …
Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 13:5
17th Century
Minister
Where sin reigns, the man is loathsome. If his conscience were awake, he would abhor himself, and repent in dust and ashes.