The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
Upside Down Kingdom - Pastor Kris Dohlberry
See also Matthew 5:5
Pharisee and tax collector
The Pharisee - Sin of Pride
Pride manifests itself in our lives
1. Self reliance “I ...
Ellicott's commentary:' So far as the phrase has any special point, it indicates that he was not praying to God at all; he was practically praying to himself, congratulating him...