Proverbs 4:17
“For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For they eat the bread of wickedness,.... Either that is gotten by wicked and unlawful means, or wickedness itself is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Proverbs 4:4-20
The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2Sa 23:2 etc.; 1Ch 28:9; 1Ch 29:17;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 4:14-19
Some make David's instructions to Solomon, which began Pro 4:4, to continue to the end of the chapter; nay, some…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
This verse may be taken either (1) literally, they procure their bread and wine, get their living, by wickedness and…
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