But this Commandment seems to forbid Murther only?

But in forbidding Murther, God doth further teach, that he hateth the Root, to wit, Anger, Envy, Hatred, and Desire of Revenge, and doth account them all for Murther.

Proofs

• But in forbidding Murther, God doth further teach, that he hateth the Root, to wit, (James 1:20; Galatians 5:20–21)
• Anger, (Romans 1:29)
• Envy, (1 John 2:9,11)
• Hatred, and Desire of Revenge, and (1 John 3:15)
• doth account them all for Murther.