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For [a]he flattereth himself in his own eyes,
[b]That his iniquity will not be found out and be hated.
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit:
He hath ceased to be wise and to do good.
He deviseth iniquity upon his bed;
He setteth himself in a way that is not good;
He abhorreth not evil.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 36:2 Or, it (or he) flattereth him in his eyes
  2. Psalm 36:2 Or, Until his iniquity be found and be hated. Hebrew Concerning the finding out of his iniquity and hating it.

In their own eyes they flatter themselves
    too much to detect or hate their sin.(A)
The words of their mouths(B) are wicked and deceitful;(C)
    they fail to act wisely(D) or do good.(E)
Even on their beds they plot evil;(F)
    they commit themselves to a sinful course(G)
    and do not reject what is wrong.(H)

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