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Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
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Misinterpreting God's Patience
Commentators explain that when punishment for evil is delayed, people often make a fatal mistake. As John Gill notes, they abuse God's patience and forbearance, promising themselves impunity. This leads their hearts to become "fully set" on doing evil, filled with a bold resolution to sin because they wrongly assume they've gotten away with it.
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Ecclesiastes
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19th Century
Anglican
Sentence. —This is a Persian word only found in Esther 1:20, and in Aramaic parts of Ezra and Daniel.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Because sentence [against] an evil work is not executed speedily Any evil work done by mag…
Presbyterian
Solomon observed that often one man rules over another to his own harm, and that prosperity hardens them in their wickedness. Sinners deceive thems…
