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3For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
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How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed be the LORD; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not. …
Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable? …
If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-11)I. A very great affection to God and his favour; for, in the time of trouble, that which he complains of most feelingly is God’s withdrawing his gracious presence (Ps. 10:1): “ Why standest thou afar off , as one unconcerned in the indignities done to thy name and the injuries done to the people?” Note, God’s withdrawings are very grievous to his people at any time, but especially in times of trou…
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