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For he flatters himself in his own eyes, Too much to detect and hate his sin.
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The Deceit of Self-Flattery
Commentators agree that the root of wickedness described here is self-flattery. A person without proper reverence for God deceives their own soul, convincing themselves that their sinful actions are acceptable. As Matthew Henry notes, those who are false to their own souls will not be true to anyone else. This self-deception allows them to sin without a guilty conscience.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes - He places such an exalted estimate on himself; he so overrates himself and his own abil…
19th Century
Anglican
For he flattereth ... —Literally, For he (or, it) makes smooth for himself in his own eyes to discover his i…
16th Century
Protestant
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes. Here the Psalmist shows by their fruits, or the marks of their character, that there is no fear…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes There are many self-flatterers; some on account of their worldly estate, t…
From this psalm, our hearts should be properly affected by hatred of sin and seek satisfaction in God's loving-kindness. Here is the root of bitter…
