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For the wicked boasteth of his heart`s desire, And the covetous renounceth, [yea], contemneth Jehovah.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire - Margin, as in Hebrew, soul’s. The main idea in this verse seems to be that he is a boaster—a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For the wicked boasts. —Literally, for the wicked speaks praise to the lust of his soul, which has been understood either…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For the ungodly praiseth himself. This verse is explained in various ways. Literally, the reading is, For praiseth the wicked or ungod…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire
As antichrist does of his universal power over all bishops and princes…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God's withdrawals are very grievous to His people, especially in times of trouble. We stand far off from God by our unbelief, and then complain tha…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Here, he describes the progre of the wicked.

First, he describes the cause of their wickedne . Second, he describes their wickedne …

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