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The Root of Evil Actions
The verse asks if evildoers have "no knowledge." Commentators explain this is not a lack of information but a willful ignorance of God. Matthew Henry notes that "Men's bad practices flow from their bad principles." Their cruel actions, like persecuting God's people, stem directly from a corrupt heart that refuses to acknowledge or call upon God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 53:4
18th Century
Theologian
Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? - See the notes at Psalm 14:4. The only change in this verse is in the omission of the w…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 53:4
19th Century
Bishop
Notice the omission of the expressive “all” found in Psalm 14.
John Gill
On Psalms 53:4
17th Century
Pastor
Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge ?
&c.] In (Psalms 14:4) , it is, "have all the workers". All o…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 53:1–6
17th Century
Minister
This psalm is almost the same as the 14th. Its purpose is to convince us of our sins. God, through the psalmist, here shows us how bad we are, and …