Psalms 36:1
“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David, the servant of the Lord.” To speak of the ungodliness of the wicked is in my heart. He hath no fear of God before his eyes.
Noyes Bible
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 flattereth himself in his own eyes, Till his iniquity is found out and hated.
Cross References
Psalms 90:1“BOOK IV. A prayer of Moses, the man of God.” LORD! thou hast been our dwelling-place In all generations!
Psalms 143:12And, in thy compassion, cut off mine enemies, And destroy all that distress me! For I am thy servant.
Proverbs 16:6Through kindness and truth, iniquity is expiated; And, through the fear of the LORD, men depart from evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13Let us hear the end of the whole discourse! Fear God and keep his commandments! For this is the duty of 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 →