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His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.
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Deception Through Oaths
Commentators explain that the "cursing" mentioned here is not just profanity. Several scholars, including Calvin and Ellicott, interpret it as perjury—the act of calling curses upon oneself to make lies more believable. The wicked person uses false oaths to advance their deceitful and oppressive schemes.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
His mouth is full of cursing - Profanity; blasphemy against God. In the previous verse, the writer had described the feelings of th…
19th Century
Anglican
Cursing and deceit. — From the connection of cursing with deceit (compare Hosea 4:2, swearing and lying), we must underst…
16th Century
Protestant
His mouth is full of cursing. The scope of these four verses is this: If God intends to help his servants, it is now a proper time for doi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
His mouth is full of cursing Or, "he has filled his mouth with cursing" F5 God and good men, his superior…
God's withdrawals are very grievous to His people, especially in times of trouble. We stand far off from God by our unbelief, and then complain tha…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, he describes the progress of the wicked.
First, he describes the cause of their wickedness. Second, he describes their wicked…
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