Psalms 78:37

"But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue."

Key Reflection

These verses highlight the hypocrisy of those who make false professions of loyalty or faith while harboring deceitful intentions. The contrast between their outward flattery and inward lies underscores the spiritual deception that can exist even within religious communities, a theme that continues to resonate in biblical narratives about the true nature of devotion and sincerity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For their heart was not right with him -Luther renders this, “Not fast with him.” The Hebrew word means “to fit, to prepare;” and the idea is, that the heart was not “adjusted” to such a profession, or did not “accord” with such a promise or pledge. It was a mere profession made by the lips, while the heart remained unaffected. See the notes atPsalms 78:8. Neither were they stedfast in his covenant -In maintaining his covenant, or in adhering to it. ComparePsalms 25:14;Psalms 44:17. See alsoPsalms 78:8.

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