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Attributed commentary excerpt

Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 17:15

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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People need to be warned against an unjust acquittal, no less than against unjust condemnation. The word “justifieth” has its forensic sense, “to declare righteous,” to acquit. return to 'Top of Page'
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