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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Proverbs 23:27

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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deep ditch--a narrow pit, out of which it is hard to climb. lieth in wait--to ensnare men into the pit, as hunters entrap game (compare Pro 22:14).
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