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Evil men don`t understand justice; But those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
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Moral Clarity Requires a Godly Heart
Commentators emphasize a deep link between morality and intellect. A person's capacity to understand justice and spiritual truth is directly tied to the state of their heart. As Albert Barnes notes, we gain "a right judgment in all things in proportion as our hearts seek to know God." Conversely, evil actions and intentions progressively cloud one's ability to see what is right.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The deep interdependence of morality and intellect. We have a right judgment in all things in proportion as our hearts seek to know God. Compare Ja…
19th Century
Anglican
Evil men understand not judgment. —Or, what is right. For God reveals Himself only to those who fear Him ([Reference Psal…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Evil men understand not judgment Or, "men of wickedness" {b}F2; that are under the governing power of it;…
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If a man seeks the Lord, it is a good sign that he understands much, and it is a good means of understanding more.
