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The Folly of Self-Trust
Commentators explain that trusting in one's own heart means relying on personal wisdom, strength, or righteousness. Matthew Henry highlights the danger in this, noting that the human heart is inherently 'deceitful above all things' and has a track record of misleading us. To place confidence in such a source is the definition of foolishness.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 28:26
18th Century
Theologian
The contrast between the wisdom of him who trusts in the Lord, and the folly of self-trust.
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 28:26
19th Century
Bishop
He who trusts in his own heart is confident in his own wisdom (compare to 1 Corinthians 3:18 and following); he will p…
John Gill
On Proverbs 28:26
17th Century
Pastor
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 28:26
17th Century
Minister
A fool trusts in his own strength, merit, and righteousness. And trusts in his own heart, which is not only deceitful above all things, but which h…