Proverbs 21:8

"The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right."

Key Reflection

The verse suggests that the evil actions of the wicked ultimately lead to their own downfall, as their refusal to act justly brings about consequences that alienate them from both society and God. This reflects a broader biblical theme where persistent sin results in separation from the righteous path.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Or, “Perverse is the way of a sin burdened man.”

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