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Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 13:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Heareth - The verb of the second clause is inserted in the first, just as in the next verse that of the first is inserted in the second. Stress is laid upon the obstinacy of the scorner who refuses to hear, not only “instruction,” but also the much stronger “rebuke.” return to 'Top of Page'
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