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Pride: The Root of Godlessness
All commentators agree that pride is the root cause of the wicked person's godlessness. This pride manifests as a refusal to seek God, pray, or acknowledge any dependence on Him. As Matthew Henry puts it, proud people may feel that being religious is 'beneath them,' leading them to live without any submission to God's will or aim for His glory.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 10:4
18th Century
Theologian
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance - In consequence of his pride; or, his pride is the reason for what is stated here. The “pr…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 10:4
19th Century
Bishop
The wicked. —The Authorised Version has quite missed the meaning of this verse. Translate, the wicked in his haughtiness …
John Calvin
On Psalms 10:4
16th Century
Theologian
The ungodly, in the pride of his countenance, etc. Others translate the words, The ungodly man, by reason of the violence of his anger…
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John Gill
On Psalms 10:4
17th Century
Pastor
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek [after God] We supply it, "after God"; as do the Targum a…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 10:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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…