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  1. 06-Sep-2009, 11:06 #1
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    Default no peace for the wicked

    i would very like to know the story that lies behind this expression. can anyone help
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    Default Re: no peace for the wicked

    Quote Originally Posted by carayan View Post
    i would very like to know the story that lies behind this expression. can anyone help
    I think it's derived from this:
    "The wicked shall have no peace that God can give". It's from one of the psalms in the Bible.
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