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Proverbs 20:30
The blewnes of the wound serueth to purge the euill, and the stripes within the bowels of the belly.
Proverbs 20:30 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 20:30 in other translations
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.
Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.
Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts.
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In context
27 The light of the Lord is the breath of man, and searcheth all the bowels of the belly.
28 Mercie and trueth preserue the King: for his throne shall be established with mercie.
29 The beautie of yong men is their strength, and the glory of the aged is the gray head.
30 The blewnes of the wound serueth to purge the euill, and the stripes within the bowels of the belly.
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