1)

What is the meaning of "Ein Na'aseh Pisgam Ma'ase ha'Ra Meherah"?

1.

Rav Sadya Gaon: Since there is not immediate punishment for evil deeds [people have courage to do evil]. Rashi - "Pisgam" is judgment. People say that there is no judgment.

2.

Rid: Resha'im are not judged in this world.

3.

Rashbam: Pisgam is Davar. (Nothing is done quickly to punish evil deeds.)

2)

Why does it say "Al Ken Malei Lev Bnei ha'Adam Bahem La'asos Ra"?

1.

Ibn Ezra: People desire to do evil, for fear departs from them.

2.

Rid: They think that the world is Hefker, because sinner and Rasha do 100 evils, and Hashem delays anger and does not take vengeance in this world.

3.

Seforno: They think that they will not receive any punishment.

4.

Orchos Tzadikim (Sha'ar ha'Teshuvah DH ha'Revi'i Tzarich): May think that sins will be forgotten and there will not be judgment on them.

5.

Metzudas David: They think that there is no supervision and no judgment.

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