Psalms 36:1
Sin whispers within the heart of the wicked, no respect for God shows in their eyes.
Open English Bible (US)
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
2It flatters them in their eyes that their sin will not be found out.
Cross References
Psalms 90:1Lord, you have been a home to us one generation after another.
Psalms 143:12In your kindness extinguish my enemies, and all those who vex me destroy; for I am your servant.
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 →