A fool trusts to his own strength, merit, and righteousness. And trusts to his own heart, which is not only deceitful above all things, but which has often deceived him.
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Proverbs 28:26
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 28:1-28EXPOSITION This chapter is still part of the Hezekiah collection, and not a new series by another author. It may be regarded as describing the various destinies of the powerful and the weak, the sinner and the righteous.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 28:26Here is, 1. The character of a fool: He trusts to his own heart, to his own wisdom and counsels, his own strength and sufficiency, his own merit and righteousness, and the good opinion he has of himself; he that does so…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 28:26The folly Of trusting one's own heart I. WHAT IT IS TO TRUST IN ONE'S OWN HEART. 1. It is to trust in one's own wisdom. The heart here, as throughout the Bible, stands for the intellectual as well as the emotional natur…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 28:26Folly and wisdom in the personal relation I. THE PRINCIPLE OF FOLLY IS LIFE IN AND FOR SELF ALONE. The thought that is superior to counsel and comparison with other minds; the feeling which shuts out consideration and s…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 28:26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool (see Genesis 6:5; Genesis 8:21). What is here censured is that presumptuous confidence in one's own thoughts, plans, and imaginations which leads a man to neglect both God's i…Joseph S. Exell and contributors