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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
My lips shall not speak wickedness,.... This is the thing he swears to, this the matter of his oath, not only that he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
My lips shall not speak wickedness - This solemn profession made on oath might have done something to allay the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 27:1-6
Job's discourse here is called a parable (mashal), the title of Solomon's proverbs, because it was grave and weighty,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
my lips shall not Rather, do not. These words contain Job's oath. He swears that he is sincere and speaks truly; comp.…
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