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The Blind Spot of Pride
All commentators agree that humans are naturally biased judges of their own actions. As Matthew Henry notes, "ignorance, pride, and self-flattery" make us see our own ways as "clean." We are often blind to our own faults and rationalize our behavior, a dangerous form of self-deceit that this verse directly confronts.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 16:2
18th Century
Theologian
We are blind to our own faults, do not see ourselves as others see us. There is One who examines not the ways only, but the spirits
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 16:2
19th Century
Bishop
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes. —Yet that does not excuse his faults in God’s sight. (Compare to [Refere…
John Gill
On Proverbs 16:2
17th Century
Pastor
All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes
All right and well, not only some, but all, having a high opinion …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 16:2
17th Century
Minister
Ignorance, pride, and self-flattery render us partial judges regarding our own conduct.