Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 26:7
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Proverbs26:7
7 The legs of the lame are not equal , so is a parable in the mouth of fools .
Heb. As (which note of similitude is plainly understood from the particle, so, in the following clause) the legs of the lame are lifted up, to wit, in going, or rather in dancing, which is done with great inequality and uncomeliness.
No less absurd and indecent are wise and pious speeches from a foolish and ungodly man, whose actions grosly contradict them, whereby he makes them contemptible, and himself ridiculous.
Marginal references: Heb. are lifted up.
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