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Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 24:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Literally: “Deliver those that are drawn unto death, And those who totter to the slaughter - if Thou withdraw ...” i. e., “O withdraw them,” save them from their doom; in contrast to Proverbs 24:10. The structure and meaning are both somewhat obscure; but the sentence is complete in itself, and is not a mere hypothesis concluded in the following verses. return to 'Top of Page'
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