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The Delusion of No Consequences
Commentators explain that the core reason the wicked despise God is a self-deception within their own hearts. They convince themselves that God will not hold them accountable for their actions. As Albert Barnes notes, this isn't a rational conclusion but a deep-seated desire to believe there are no consequences, leading them to act as if God will not 'require an account.'
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 10:13
18th Century
Theologian
Why does the wicked contemn God? (Psalms 10:13) — That is, despise Him, or treat Him with contempt and disregard. On wh…
John Calvin
On Psalms 10:13
16th Century
Theologian
Why does the wicked despise God? It is, indeed, superfluous to bring arguments before God for the purpose of persuading him to grant us wh…
John Gill
On Psalms 10:13
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore does the wicked contemn God ?
&c.] God may be said to be contemned or despised, when his being, perfection…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 10:12–18
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist speaks with astonishment, at the wickedness of the wicked, and at the patience and forbearance of God. God prepares the heart for pray…