A divine sentence: Heb. Divination, Proverbs 16:12-13; Genesis 44:5, Genesis 44:15; Deuteronomy 17:18-20; 2 Samuel 23:3-4; Psalms 45:6-7, Psalms 72:1-4; Psalms 99:4; Isaiah 32:1-2; Jeremiah 23:5-6
transgresseth: Hosea 10:4; Amos 5:7, Amos 6:12
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Proverbs 16:10
Proverbs 16:10
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