Psalms 36:2
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, Till his iniquity is found out and hated.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
In Context
3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit; He neglecteth to be wise and to do good.
Cross References
Psalms 10:3The wicked boasteth of his heart's desire; The rapacious renounceth and contemneth Jehovah.
Jeremiah 2:23How canst thou say, “I am not polluted,” “I have not gone after Baals”? Behold thy way in the valley! Know what thou hast done, A swift young camel, traversing her ways.
Jeremiah 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things; Yea, it is corrupt; who can know it?
Hosea 12:7He is a Canaanite; in his hands are the balances of deceit; He loveth to oppress.
Luke 16:14And the Pharisees, who were covetous, heard all this, and they derided him.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 36:2-5
The Character of the Wicked. 1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. 3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good. 4 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil. David, in the title of this psalm, is styled the servant of the Lord; why in this, and not in any… Read the whole commentary →