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Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 26:17-22

Proverbs 26:17-22He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife.Mischievous citizensI. The meddler (Proverbs 26:17).1. His conduct defined.2. His mischief indicated. Renders himself liable to the anger of one, if not both, of the contending parties.II. The liar (Proverbs 26:18-19).1. By his false representations he involves his neighbour in some embarrassment, contention, or pain, and then excuses himself by saying, “It is in sport.” A lie is no less a lie because spoken in the spirit of frolic... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 26:22

Pro 26:22 The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. Ver. 22. The words of a talebearer, &c. ] See Proverbs 18:8 . read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 26:22

words: Proverbs 18:8, Proverbs 20:19, Ezekiel 22:9 innermost parts: Heb. chambers Reciprocal: Proverbs 15:4 - a breach Proverbs 26:20 - so read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 26:22

22. Words of a talebearer See Proverbs 18:8. As wounds Rather, as dainty morsels: hence, he is fond of repeating them. read more

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