A corrupt witness mocks justice, And the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Ungodly witness - literally, “Witness of Belial,” “worthless,” “untruthful.”

Devours iniquity - Seizes on it eagerly, as a deli…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

An ungodly (worthle ) witne scorns judgment. — Despises the orders of the Law to avoid perjury ([Referen…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

An ungodly witness scorneth judgment
Or, "a witness of Belial" F26 . A false witness is not awed by the p…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those are the worst of sinners, who are glad of an opportunity to sin.

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