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Proverbs 1:19
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17 Surely, in1 vain the net is spread
In the sight of any1 bird; 
18 But they lie in wait for their own blood,
They lurk secretly for their own lives.
19 aSo are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain;
It takes away the life of its owners. 

The Call of Wisdom

20 aWisdom calls aloud1 outside;
She raises her voice in the open squares. 
21 She cries out in the1 chief concourses,
At the openings of the gates in the city
She speaks her words: 
Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
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Proverbs 1:19

Which taketh away the life - A covetous man is in effect, and in the sight of God, a murderer; he wishes to get all the gain that can accrue to any or all who are in the same business that he follows - no matter to him how many families starve in consequence. This is the very case with him who sets up shop after shop in different parts of the same town or neighborhood, in which he carries on the same business, and endeavors to undersell others in the same trade, that he may get all into his own hand.




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