25 It is a destruction for a man to [a]devour that which is sanctified, and after the vows to inquire.

26 A wise King scattereth the wicked, and causeth the [b]wheel to turn over them.

27 The [c]light of the Lord is the breath of man, and searcheth all the bowels of the belly.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:25 That is, to apply it, or take it to his own use, which was appointed to God’s, and then inquire how they may be exempted from the fault.
  2. Proverbs 20:26 Which was a kind of punishment then used.
  3. Proverbs 20:27 The word of God giveth life unto man, and causeth us to see and try the secret of our dark hearts, Heb. 4:12.

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