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John Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:6

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend, etc.] That is, friendly reproofs; which, though they may be severe, at least thought so, and may grieve and wound, and cause pain and uneasiness for the present, yet, proceeding from a spirit of love, faithfulness, and integrity, and designed for the good of the person reproved, ought to be kindly received; (see <19E105>
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