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How is "Chote'i Chomes Nafsho"?
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Malbim: One who sins against the laws of Chachmah, he robs his Nefesh. Its life is from the food and drink of Chachmah.
2)
Why does it say "Kol Mesanai Ahavu Maves"?
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Malbim: Since Chachmah is life - "Motze'i Matza Chayim" (35), one who hates Chachmah and makes others hate it, he hates life and loves death.
