And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their lord, Think you that David does honor your father, that he has sent comforters unto you? Has not David rather sent his servants unto you, to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?
All Commentaries on 2 Samuel 10:3 Go To 2 Samuel 10
George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
It. Thus, by their insinuations, they pervert the good dispositions of their prince, and by too much policy bring ruin on the nation. (Haydock)
History affords many examples of similar effects of worldly wisdom. (Menochius)