The evasions men often use with their own consciences show how false and deceitful man is.
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Proverbs 20:25
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 20:1-30EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 20:24-30The truth of life in diverse aspects We may divide the matter as follows. I. DIVINE PROVIDENCE. (Proverbs 20:24.) It is needful, for human wisdom is shortsighted, and human direction inadequate. It is a gracious fact, a…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 20:25Two things, by which God is greatly affronted, men are here said to be ensnared by, and entangled not only in guilt, but in trouble and ruin at length:—1. Sacrilege, men's alienating holy things and converting them to t…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 20:25It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy. This verse, which is plainly a warning against rash vows, has received more than one interpretation. The Vulgate has, Ruina est homini devorare sanctos, which i…Joseph S. Exell and contributors