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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 36:2
18th Century
Theologian
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes - He places such an exalted estimate on himself; he so overrates himself and his own abil…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 36:2
19th Century
Bishop
For he flattereth ... —Literally, For he (or, it) makes smooth for himself in his own eyes to discover his i…
John Calvin
On Psalms 36:2
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Psalms 36:2
17th Century
Pastor
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes
There are many self-flatterers; some on account of their worldly estate, t…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 36:1–4
17th Century
Minister
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…