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Attributed commentary excerpt

Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 28:21

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Dishonest partiality leads men who have enslaved themselves to it to transgress, even when the inducement is altogether disproportionate. A “piece of bread” was proverbial at all times as the most extreme point of poverty (compare the marginal reference). return to 'Top of Page'
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