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The wicked is brought down in his calamity, But in death, the righteous has a refuge.

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The Wicked's Forced Exit

Commentators describe the end of the wicked not as a peaceful passing but as a forceful removal. They are "driven away" or "thrust down" from the world they love, dying in their unrepentant sin. Scholars like Gill and Henry note this is an unwilling and sudden departure into judgment, with their soul being "forced from them."

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Proverbs 14:32

18th Century

Theologian

Consult marginal reference. The hope which abides even “in death” must look beyond it.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Proverbs 14:32

19th Century

Bishop

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness. — Or, is overthrown in his misfortune, that is, when it comes upon …

John Gill

John Gill

On Proverbs 14:32

17th Century

Pastor

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness
That is, at death, as the opposite clause shows; he is driven out of the…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Proverbs 14:32

17th Century

Minister

The wicked man has his soul forced from him; he dies in his sins, under the guilt and power of them. But godly men, though they have pain and some …