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But rather be continually with a godly man, whom you know to be a keeper of the commandments, who in his soul is as your own soul, and who will grieve with you, if you fail.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 12. Treat not. The negation is omitted in the Vulg. ( Bible.) which speaks ironically in the three following verses. Greek “consult not with him who suspecteth thee, and hide thy counsel from those who are jealous of thee. With a woman,” and so forth Consult not, is always understood. Among the Jews, polygamy occasioned much jealousy.—Envious miser. Calmet.
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