Psalms 36:2
For he flattereth himself [too much] in his own eyes, to find his iniquity—to hate [it].
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 hath left off to show discretion by doing well:
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:18So then Yahweh sent thee on a journey,—and said—Go, and devastate to destruction, the sinners—the Amalekites, and make war against them, until they have consumed them.
Psalms 10:3For the lawless one hath boasted over the longing of his soul, and, the robber, hath blasphemed Yahweh.
Jeremiah 2:23How canst thou say, I have not defiled myself, After the Baalim, have I not gone? See thy way, in the valley, Own what thou hast done,—A nimble young she-camel, crossing her own ways;
Jeremiah 17:9Deceitful is the heart above all things And, dangerously wayward,—Who can know it?
Hosea 12:7A trafficker! in his hand, are balances of deceit, to oppress, he loveth.
Luke 16:14Now the Pharisees, who were, lovers of money, were hearing all these things, and were openly sneering at 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 →