1
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
2
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
3
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
4
He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
5
Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
6
Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
7
How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
8
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
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For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
10
O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
11
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
12
There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.
Psalms 36 Study & Commentary
Overview & Chapter Summary
Psalm 36 contrasts the wickedness of the ungodly with the excellent lovingkindness of God. It describes God’s mercy reaching to the heavens and His faithfulness to the clouds.
Theological Context & Insights
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. The Fountain of Life: "With thee is the fountain of life" (v. 9). Every good thing we enjoy flows directly from God’s character.
2. The Shadow of Thy Wings: The children of men put their trust under the shadow of God’s wings (v. 7). This imagery conveys absolute safety and intimacy.
3. In Thy Light shall we see Light: We cannot truly understand the world or ourselves until we see things through the lens of God’s truth.
Practical Lessons & Daily Application
FORMAL PRAYER
How excellent is Thy lovingkindness, O God! Continue Thy lovingkindness unto them that know Thee, and Thy righteousness to the upright in heart. Amen.