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Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 5:23

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Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The end of the sensual life: to “die without instruction,” life ended, but the discipline of life fruitless; to “go astray,” as if drunk with the greatness of his folly (the same word is used as for “ravished” in Proverbs 5:19, see marg.), even to the end. This is the close of what might have gone on brightening to the perfect day Proverbs 4:18. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Proverbs 5". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/proverbs-5.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology
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