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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Proverbs 28:17

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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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doeth violence . . . blood, &c.--or, that is oppressed by the blood of life (Gen 9:6), which he has taken. to the pit--the grave or destruction (Pro 1:12; Job 33:18-24; Psa 143:7). stay him--sustain or deliver him.
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