To render evil for good is devilish. He that does so, brings a curse upon his family.
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Proverbs 17:13
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 17:1-28EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 17:10-15Dark phases of human character We may take Proverbs 17:10 as an introduction to what follows. Exhortations are to be given, and the preacher would prepare us to receive them. On the sensitive mind the censure of the goo…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 17:13A 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 advers…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 17:13Whoso rewardeth evil for good. This was David's complaint of the churlish Nabal (1 Samuel 25:21). Ingratitude shall surely he punished. Evil shall not depart from his house. Terribly has the ingratitude of the Jews been…Joseph S. Exell and contributors