Psalms 36:1
The transgression of the wicked man says within my heart, There is no fear of God before his eyes.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
In Context
2For he flatters himself in his own eyes, that his iniquity will not be found out and be hated.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 34:5So Moses the servant of LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of LORD.
1 Samuel 18:22And Saul commanded his servants, [saying], Converse with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king has delight in thee, and all his servants love thee. Now therefore be the king's son-in-law.
Psalms 90:1LORD, thou have been our dwelling-place in all generations.
Psalms 143:12And in thy loving kindness cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul, for I am thy servant.
Proverbs 16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of LORD men depart from evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13[This is] the end of the matter, all has been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments, for this is the whole of man.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 36:1
It is uncertain when, and upon what occasion, David penned this psalm, probably when he was struck at either by Saul or by Absalom; for in it he complains of the malice of his enemies against him, but triumphs in the goodness of God to him. We are here led to consider, and it will do us good to consider seriously, I. The sinfulness of sin, and how mischievous it is, ver. 1-4 . II. The goodness of God, and how gracious he is, 1. To all his creatures in general, ver. 5, 6 . 2. To his own people in a special manner,… Read the whole commentary →