Because sentence against an evil work God's determinate counsel for the punishment of all evil doers; is not executed speedily
But is oftentimes delayed for some time, to give them space for repentance; therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them Hebrew, מלא לב, their heart is filled, or, as the LXX, render it επληροφορηθη καρδια is carried on with full sail, like a ship with a strong and violent wind; or, is bold, or presumptuous, as the same phrase is used elsewhere.