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Words Reveal the Heart
Commentators agree that this verse illustrates a core biblical principle: wicked and deceitful words are not mere mistakes but a direct overflow of a corrupt heart. John Gill notes, "out of the abundance of the wickedness of his heart his mouth speaks." This serves as a reminder that our speech is a reliable indicator of our spiritual condition.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 36:3
18th Century
Theologian
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit - Are false and wicked. See the notes at Psalms 12:2. His words do not fairly repres…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 36:3–4
19th Century
Bishop
From the secret promptings of sin, the description of the ungodly passes on to its outcomes in words and deeds. It is a dreadful picture of the wic…
John Calvin
On Psalms 36:3
16th Century
Theologian
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. The two clauses of this verse may be understood as referring to the same thing, namely, th…
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John Gill
On Psalms 36:3
17th Century
Pastor
The words of his mouth [are] iniquity and deceit
Not only sinful, but sin itself; his mouth is full of cursing and b…
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…