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He says in his heart, "God has forgotten. He hides his face. He will never see it."
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The Atheism of the Heart
Commentators explain that this is not necessarily a spoken creed but a 'practical, habitual feeling.' The wicked person acts as if God is absent, forgetful, or indifferent. This highlights the danger of 'practical atheism,' where one's lifestyle, rather than their words, reveals a functional disbelief in God's active presence and judgment.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten — That is, this is his practical, habitual feeling. He acts as if God had forgotten, …
19th Century
Anglican
Hideth. —Better, has hidden.
16th Century
Protestant
He has said in his heart. The Psalmist again points out the source from which the presumption of the ungodly proceeds. Because God seems t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He has said in his heart, God has forgotten Meaning either his own sins, because they are not immediately punished; …
God's withdrawals are very grievous to His people, especially in times of trouble. We stand far off from God by our unbelief, and then complain tha…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, he describes the progress of the wicked.
First, he describes the cause of their wickedness. Second, he describes their wicked…
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