Psalms 36:2
It flatters them in their eyes that their sin will not be found out.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
In Context
1Sin whispers within the heart of the wicked, no respect for God shows in their eyes.
3First, their speech becomes wicked and false, they give up acting wisely and well.
Cross References
Psalms 10:3For the wicked boasts of their wanton greed; the robber despises the Lord, and curses him,
Hosea 12:7A merchant uses false scales: They love to defraud.
Luke 16:14All this was said within hearing of the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, and they began to sneer at Jesus.
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 →