Psalms 36:1
(36-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. (36-2) Transgression speaketh to the wicked, methinks — there is no fear of God before his eyes.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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(36-3) For it flattereth him in his eyes, until his iniquity be found, and he be hated.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 34:5So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.
1 Samuel 18:22And Saul commanded his servants: 'Speak with David secretly, and say: Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee; now therefore be the king's son-in-law.'
Psalms 90:1BOOK IV A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling-place in all generations.
Psalms 143:12And in Thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that harass my soul; for I am Thy servant.
Proverbs 16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is expiated; and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13The end of the matter, all having been heard: fear God, and keep His commandments; for this is the whole 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 →