Psalms 36:1
To the chief music-maker. Of the servant of the Lord. Of David.
Bible in Basic English
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
2\36:1\The sin of the evil-doer says in his heart, There is no fear of the Lord before his eyes.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 34:5So death came to Moses, the servant of the Lord, there in the land of Moab, as the Lord had said.
1 Samuel 18:22And Saul gave his servants orders saying, Have talk with David secretly and say to him, See how the king has delight in you, and how you are loved by all his servants: then be the king's son-in-law.
Psalms 90:1A Prayer of Moses, the man of God. Lord, you have been our resting-place in all generations.
Psalms 143:12And in your mercy put an end to my haters, and send destruction on all those who are against my soul; for I am your servant.
Proverbs 16:6By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every 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 →