OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 21:24

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24

The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

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Verse 24. Ignorant. Hebrew “a scoffer.” Septuagint “pestilent.” Bible.—Such a one is always actuated by pride, when he attempts to turn good advice and religion to ridicule.

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