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Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 11:27

Annotations upon the Holy Bible. Browse this work.

Proverbs11:27

27. He that diligently seeketh good, procureth favour : but he that seeketh mischief it shall come unto him .

Which is opposed to those who content themselves with lazy desires or cold and careless endeavours.

With God and men.

To do any mischief or injury to others.

It shall be requi[illegible: 1+ letters]ed either by mens malice and revenge, or by God's just judgment.

u To do good to all men, as he hath opportunity.

Marginal references: Ch. 14. 22.; Ps. 7. 15, 16. & 9. 15, 16. & 10. 2. & 57. 6.

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