Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 2. Yea, in heart ye work wickedness ] With their tongues they had spoken maliciously, and given evil counsel. In their hearts they meditated nothing but wickedness. And though in their hands they held the scales of justice, yet in their use of them they were balances of injustice and violence. This is the fact to which the psalmist alludes, and the figure which he uses is that of justice with her scales or balances, which, though it might be the emblem of the court, yet it did not prevail in the practice of these magistrates and counsellors.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-5 - When wrong is done under the form of law, it is worse than any other especially it is grievous to behold those who profess to be children of God, joining together against any of his people. We should thank the Lord for merciful restraints; we should be more earnest in seeking renewing grace, more watchful over ourselves, and more patient unde the effects of fallen nature in others. The corruption of their natur was the root of bitterness. We may see in children the wickedness of the world beginning. They go astray from God and their duty as soon a possibly they can. And how soon will little children tell lies! It is our duty to take pains to teach them, and above all, earnestly to pra for converting grace to make our children new creatures. Though the poison be within, much of it may be kept from breaking forth to injur others. When the Saviour's words are duly regarded, the serpent become harmless. But those who refuse to hear heavenly wisdom, must peris miserably, for ever.
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