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29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

Proverbs 21:29

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 29)

Here is, 1. The presumption and impudence of a wicked man: He hardens his face —brazens it, that he may not blush—steels it, that he may not tremble when he commits the greatest crimes; he bids defiance to the terrors of the law and the checks of his own conscience, the reproofs of the word and the rebukes of Providence; he will have his way and nothing shall hinder him, Isa. 57:17. 2. The caution...

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