“For it is written: There is no fear of God before his eyes: because he hath dealt deceitfully before him, that he might find his iniquity unto hatred. For what did he find? For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. But as commendable is he who fin…”
Ambrose of Milan, 4th c. — Commentaries on the Twelve Davidic Psalms
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2For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
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1The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
— Psalms 36:2 —
3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
4He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.