The fool—The word “fool” is often used in the Scriptures to denote a wicked man—as sin is the essence of folly. Compare Job 2:10;[Reference …

Fool. —Heb., nabal, from a root meaning “to wither,” hence flat, insipid (insipiens). But this is not therefore …

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.

He was a fool to think it. He was not fool enough, however, to say it except in h…

Many of the Jews believe that this psalm contains a prediction concerning the future oppression of their nation, as if David, by the revelation of …

The fool has said in his heart
This is to be understood not of a single individual person, as Nabal, which is the wo…

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. The sinner described here is an atheist, one who says there is no Judge or Governor of t…

1. Previously, the psalmist addre ed the malice and deceit of his adversaries; here he addre es individual justice.

   First, he shows w…