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Psalms 14

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Psalms 14 — OverviewPsalms 14 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIt does not appear upon what occasion this psalm was penned nor whether upon any particular occasion. Some say David penned it when Saul persecuted him; others, when Absalom rebelled against him. But they are…Psalms 14 — OverviewPsalms 14 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleTo the chief Musician, [a Psalm] of David. The argument of this psalm, according to Theodoret, is Sennacherib's invasion of Judea, when he sent Rabshakeh to Hezekiah, with menaces and curses; upon which Hezekiah…Psalms 14:1-3Psalms 14:1-3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIf we apply our hearts as Solomon did (Eccl. vii. 25) to search out the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness, these verses will assist us in the search and will show us that sin is exceedingly…Psalms 14:1Psalms 14:1 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgefool: Psalms 73:3, Psalms 92:6, Psalms 107:17; 1 Samuel 25:25; Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 1:22, Proverbs 13:19, Proverbs 27:22; Luke 12:20 no: Psalms 10:4 *marg. Psalms 52:1-6; Job 22:13; Romans 1:28; Ephesians 2:12 They…Psalms 14:2Psalms 14:2 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeThe Lord: Psalms 33:13-14, Psalms 102:19-20; Genesis 6:12, Genesis 11:5, Genesis 18:21; Isaiah 63:15, Isaiah 64:1; Lamentations 3:50 any: Psalms 82:5, Psalms 107:43; Proverbs 2:9, Proverbs 8:5, Proverbs 9:4, Proverbs…Psalms 14:2Psalms 14:2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men,.... As he did when all flesh had corrupted its way, and before he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly, Ge 6:12. This is said in direct opposition to…