1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Proverbs 6:13 | He winketh with the eyes, presseth with the foot, speaketh with the finger. | Finger. These signs imply haughtiness, etc., Psalm 34:19., and Isaias 58:9. The posture indicates the interior sentiments, (St. Ambrose, off. 1:18.) insomuch, that St. Ambrose would not receive among the clergy one whose gestures were too light. The Persians still speak by signs. (Calmet) |