Psalms 36:1
A Psalm of David himself. Do not choose to imitate the malicious; neither should you envy those who work iniquity.
Catholic Public Domain 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
Cross References
Deuteronomy 34:5And Moses, the servant of the Lord, died in that place, in the land of Moab, by order of the Lord.
1 Samuel 18:22And Saul commanded his servants to speak to David privately, saying: “Behold, you are pleasing to the king, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, be the son-in-law of the king.”
Psalms 90:1The Praise of a Canticle, of David. Whoever dwells with the assistance of the Most High will abide in the protection of the God of heaven.
Psalms 143:12Their sons are like new plantings in their youth. Their daughters are dressed up: adorned all around like the idols of a temple.
Proverbs 16:6By mercy and truth, iniquity is redeemed. And by the fear of the Lord, one turns away from evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13Let us all listen together to the end of the discourse. Fear God, and observe his commandments. This is everything for 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 →