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Psalms 36:3

Psalms 36:3
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit,.... Not only sinful, but sin itself; his mouth is full of cursing and bitterness, of filthy and unchaste words, of corrupt communication, lying, deceit,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit - Are false and wicked. See the notes at Psa 12:2. It is words do not fairly represent or express what is in his heart. He hath left off to be wise - To…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 36:1-4

David, in the title of this psalm, is styled the servant of the Lord; why in this, and not in any other, except in Ps. 18 (title), no reason can be given; but so he was, not only as every good man is…