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Proverbs 12:20

Proverbs 12:20

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

Note, 1. Those that devise mischief contrive, for the accomplishing of

it, how to impose upon others; but it will prove, in the end, that they

deceive themselves. Those that imagine evil, under colour of

friendship, have their hearts full of this and the other advantage and

satisfaction which they shall gain by it, but it is all a cheat. Let

them imagine it ever so artfully, deceivers will be deceived. 2. Those

that consult the good of their neighbours, that study the things which

make for peace and give peaceable advice, promote healing attempts and

contrive healing methods, and, according as their sphere is, further

the public welfare, will have not only the credit, but the comfort of

it. They will have joy and success, perhaps beyond their expectation.

Blessed are the peace-makers.

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