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Verse 1. Pursueth. “A crime is its own punishment.” Senec. ep. 93. Leviticus 26:36.—Dread. Of any thing terrestrial, as long as the object of his love is not attacked. Romans 8:35.
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Proverbs 28
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Verse 2. Princes. Who each contend for the sovereign power. Calmet.
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Verse 8. Poor. It seldom happens that the unjust leave their riches to their children. Calmet. 13:22. Job 27:16.
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Verse 9. His. Septuagint “he rendereth his prayer abominable.”
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Verse 13. Mercy. This is true repentance, which enjoins, “not only to bewail past sins, but also to amend.” Saint Ambrose ii. Pen. v.—Sacramental confession was not required of the Jews, but they confessed their sins, when they laid their hands on the victim, and so forth Leviticus 4 and 5. Calmet.
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Verse 16. Prudence. Septuagint “riches.” Poverty is a great temptation to people in authority, more than avarice itself. Calmet.
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Verse 20. Innocent. Unpunished, if he employ fraud, verse 22 chapter 13:21.
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Verse 21. Forsaketh. Hebrew “oppresseth (Septuagint selleth) a man.” Calmet.—Neither small nor great bribes must be taken. Justinian.
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Verse 22. Poverty. Septuagint “the merciful shall have power over him.” verse 8. Bible.
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Verse 28. Men. Septuagint “the just groan,” and all are under “apprehensions.” Calmet.