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A wicked man hardens his face; But as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
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The Defiant Face of Wickedness
Commentators explain that the 'hardened face' of the wicked is more than just a single act of sin; it's a posture of defiance. It signifies being 'insensible to rebuke' (Ellicott), shameless in wrongdoing (Gill), and actively defying God's law and correction (Henry). This callousness stands in stark contrast to a heart that is open to repentance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Directs - i.e., makes straight and firm. On one side it is the callousness of guilt; on the other side it is the confidence of integrity.
19th Century
Anglican
A wicked man hardens his face—he is insensible to rebuke and will not confess that he is wrong, but the upright direc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A wicked man hardens his face Against all corrections and reproofs of parents, masters, ministers, and others; he does not blush at…
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A wicked man defies the terrors of the law and the rebukes of Providence. But a good man asks, What does God require of me?
