Psalms 36:2

For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 36:2

BSB

For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin.

AKJV

For he flatters himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.

CPDV

For he has acted deceitfully in his sight, such that his iniquity will be found to be hatred.

ERV

For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, that his iniquity shall not be found out and be hated.

NHEB

For he flatters himself in his own eyes, too much to detect and hate his sin.

SMT

For he made smooth to himself in his eyes, to find his iniquity to hate.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 36:2

ForheflatterethH2505VerbhimselfinhisowneyesH5869NoununtilhisiniquityH5771Noun MasculinebefoundH4672VerbtobehatefulH8130Verb

Commentary for Psalms 36:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 36:2

Summary

Self-deception hides moral corruption

Event

Self-deception enabling continued sin

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC