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The Metaphor of a "Fat" Heart
Scholars unanimously explain that being "enclosed in their own fat" is a powerful metaphor. It describes a heart made calloused, arrogant, and insensitive by worldly prosperity and comfort. As commentator John Calvin notes, this "fat" represents an inner vice of pride that chokes out humility and compassion for others.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 17:10
18th Century
Theologian
They are enclosed in their own fat. The meaning here is that they were prosperous, and consequently self-confident and proud, and w…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 17:10
19th Century
Bishop
They are inclosed ... —Literally, Their fat have they shut up. So Septuagint and Vulgate, without indicating the meaning.…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 17:6–12
19th Century
Preacher
They are enclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly. They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowi…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 17:10
16th Century
Theologian
They have inclosed themselves in their own fat. If the translation given by others, They have inclosed their own fat, is consider…
John Gill
On Psalms 17:10
17th Century
Pastor
They are enclosed in their own fat
Or "their fat has enclosed them"; either their eyes, that they can hardly see out…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 17:8–15
17th Century
Minister
Being surrounded by enemies, David prays to God to keep him safe. This prayer is a prediction that Christ would be preserved through all the hardsh…