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Psalms 36:2

What does Psalms 36:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 36:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For he takes comfort in the thought that his sin will not be uncovered and hated.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For he made <FI>it<Fi> smooth to himself in his eyes, To find his iniquity to be hated.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For they shall shortly wither away as grass, and as the green herbs shall quickly fall.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, [even] when his iniquity is found to be hateful.

Context

v.1The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, There is no fear of God before his eyes.

v.2This passage

v.3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: He hath ceased to be wise and to do good.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 17:9

    The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?

  • Psalms 10:3

    For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, And the covetous renounceth, yea, contemneth Jehovah.

  • Romans 10:3

    For being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God.

  • 1 Samuel 15:18

    and Jehovah sent thee on a journey, and said, Go, and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they be consumed.

  • Luke 10:29

    But he, desiring to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor?

  • Psalms 49:18

    Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself),

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