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Proverbs 17:13

Proverbs 17:13

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

A malicious mischievous man is here represented, 1. As ungrateful to

his friends. He oftentimes is so absurd and insensible of kindnesses

done him that he renders evil for good. David met with those that were

his adversaries for his love, Ps. cix. 4. To render evil for evil is

brutish, but to render evil for good is devilish. He is an ill-natured

man who, because he is resolved not to return a kindness, will revenge

it. 2. As therein unkind to his family, for he entails a curse upon it.

This is a crime so heinous that it shall be punished, not only in his

person, but in his posterity, for whom he thus treasures up wrath. The

sword shall not depart from David's house because he rewarded Uriah

with evil for his good services. The Jews stoned Christ for his good

works; therefore is his blood upon them and upon their children.

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