Proverbs 4:17

For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 4:17

BSB
For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
AKJV
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
CPDV
They eat the bread of impiety, and they drink the wine of iniquity.
ERV
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
NHEB
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
SMT
For they ate the bread of injustice, and they will drink the wine of violences:

Commentary for Proverbs 4:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 4:17
Summary
Evil persons consume and share corruption
Event
Depiction of wicked sustenance
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom