Psalms 36:2
For his eyes are too full of conceit
What it says
The wicked person flatters himself too much to detect or hate his own iniquity.
What it is doing
This verse shows self-deception as a core feature of sin.
In context
1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. 2For his eyes are too full of conceit 3The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; 4Even on his bed he plots wickedness; 5Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, 6Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; 7How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, 8They feast on the abundance of Your house, 9For with You is the fountain of life; 10Extend Your loving devotion to those who know You, 11Let not the foot of the proud come against me, 12There the evildoers lie fallen,