Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 29:6

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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While the offence of the wicked, rising out of a confirmed habit of evil, becomes snare for his destruction; the righteous, even if he offend, is forgiven and can still rejoice in his freedom from condemnation. The second clause is taken by some as entirely contrasted with the first; it expresses the joy of one whose conscience is void of offence, and who is in no danger of falling into the snare. return to 'Top of Page'

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