For he [a]flattereth himself in his own eyes, while his iniquity is found worthy to be hated.

The words of his mouth are iniquity and [b]deceit: he hath left off to understand and to do good.

He [c]imagineth mischief upon his bed: he setteth himself upon a way, that is not good, and doth not abhor evil.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 36:2 Though all others detest his vile sin, yet he himself seeth it not.
  2. Psalm 36:3 The reprobate mock at wholesome doctrine, and put not difference between good and evil.
  3. Psalm 36:4 By describing at large the nature of the reprobate, he admonisheth the godly to beware of these vices.

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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