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To deliver you from the way of evil, From the men who speak perverse things;
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The Broad Scope of Evil
Commentators explain that the "way of evil" is not limited to violent criminals. It broadly includes anyone who leaves God's straight path for "crooked ways," perverse advice, and deeds of darkness. Wisdom protects you from a wide range of sinful lifestyles, not just the most obvious dangers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The evil-doers here include not robbers and murderers only (Proverbs 1:10–16), but all who leave the straight path and the open day for…
19th Century
Anglican
Froward things. —(Heb., tahpûkhôth), i.e., misrepresentations, distortions of the truth.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To deliver you from the way of the evil [man] Who is so by nature and practice, who is hardened in sin and abandoned…
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