‏ Proverbs 16:25-29

25. (Compare Pr 14:2).

26. Diligence is a duty due to one's self, for his wants require labor.

27. ungodly man--(Compare Pr 6:12).

diggeth up evil--labors for it.

in his lips ... fire--His words are calumniating (Jas 3:6).

28. (Compare Pr 6:14; 10:31).

whisperer--prater, talebearer (Pr 18:8; 26:20).

29. violent man--or, "man of mischief" (Pr 3:31).

enticeth--(Pr 1:10).

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