Matthew Poole and continuators on James 4:16

16 But now ye rejoice in your boastings : All such rejoicing is evil .

Or, glory. Ye please your selves with them.

Viz. of your carnal Projects, and Hopes of what you intend to do, and expect to get, q. d. you vainly boast of your Designs and successes, without taking notice of God's Providence, under the Government of which you and your Affairs all are.

Both as being contrary to the Word, which assures us so often, that it is vain to promise our selves long life, or Prosperity in our worldly Business, without God's leave and Blessing, Psalm 127.1. Prov. 16.9, 33. and likewise as proceeding from Pride and Security.

Marginal references: 1 Cor. 5.6.