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for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 7. Like. Prot. “as he thinketh is his heart, so is he: eat,” and so forth Bible.—He is still convinced that his guests will ruin him: or “like one guarding, or trembling for his soul.” Septuagint “swallowing a hair, he saith,” and so forth He is afraid of expense, and would allow himself as little as possible.—Diviner. Such endeavour to speak what may come to pass, but are full of anxiety; so the miser’s words are contrary to his real sentiments, ( Calmet.) as the diviner knows that he is imposing on mankind. Bible.
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