The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; And they seek the life of the upright.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Seek his soul - that is, “Care for, watch over, his life” .

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The bloodthirsty hate the upright. —Or, perfect man. for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness?

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The bloodthirsty hate the upright
Cain did Abel; and as the wicked world hate all good men, and persecute them, even…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ told his disciples that they should be hated by all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do anything for their salvation.

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