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The Look of Arrogance
Commentators explain that "their eyes stand out with fatness" is a vivid, physical image of extreme wealth and indulgence. More than just a description of being well-fed, scholars like Calvin note it's a metaphor for the inner pride and arrogance that inflates the wicked. Their outward prosperity is a visible sign of their internal self-satisfaction and distance from God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 73:7
18th Century
Theologian
Their eyes stand out with fatness - As the fruit of their high living. They are not weakened and emaciated by toil and want, as oth…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 73:7
19th Century
Bishop
Stand out with fatness. —Literally, go out from fat. If referring to the appearance, this is exactly the opposite to what…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 73:6–9
19th Century
Preacher
Violence covereth them as a garment. Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. They are corrupt, and speak wicke…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 73:7
16th Century
Theologian
Their eye goes out for fatness. He now adds that it is not surprising to see the ungodly breaking out with such violence and cruelty, sinc…
John Gill
On Psalms 73:7
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 7 Their eyes stand out with fatness
Or their face, the eyes being put for the whole face; so the Targum, ``thei…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 73:1–14
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist was strongly tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked; a common temptation, which has tested the graces of many saints. But he lay…