Proverbs 1:12

Let vs swallowe them vp lyke the graue quicke and whole, as those that go downe into the pit:

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:

In Context

11If they say, come with vs, let vs lay wayte for blood, and lurke priuily for the innocent without a cause:

13So shall we finde all maner of costly riches, and fill our houses with spoyles:

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Cross References

Lamentations 2:16All thyne enemies gape vpon thee, whispering and grinding their teeth, saying: let vs deuour, for the tyme that we looked for is come, we haue founde and seene it.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 1:11-20

Parental Admonitions. 10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: 12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: 13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: 14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: 15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: 16 For their feet run to… Read the whole commentary →

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