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Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
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God Sees Our Thoughts
Commentators emphasize that God is not just concerned with our actions but with our innermost thoughts and intentions. As John Gill and Matthew Henry point out, God is the 'searcher of the heart.' The verse teaches that 'evil devices' or wicked thoughts are themselves an abomination to God, even before they become actions. This calls believers to cultivate inner purity, not just outward righteousness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Some prefer the marginal reading and render it: “Words of pleasantness are pure.” Gracious words are to God as a pure, acceptable offering, the ana…
19th Century
Anglican
The thoughts of the wicked. —Rather, thoughts of evil, wicked designs.
But the words of the pure are pleasant words.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the Lord , &c.] They are known to the Lord, who is the searcher of the…
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The thoughts of wicked men offend Him who knows the heart.
