Proverbs 21:29

Directeth - i. e., Makes straight and firm. On one side it is the callousness of guilt; on the other side it is the confidence of integrity.

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Hardeneth — Continues in evil with obstinacy and impudence. Directs — He orders his steps aright.

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

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