Psalms 36:1
A revelation is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes.
World English 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 flatters himself in his own eyes, too much to detect and hate his sin.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 34:5So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the LORD’s word.
1 Samuel 18:22Saul commanded his servants, “Talk with David secretly, and say, ‘Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore be the king’s son-in-law.’”
Psalms 90:1Lord, you have been our dwelling place for all generations.
Psalms 143:12In your loving kindness, cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul, for I am your servant.
Proverbs 16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of 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 →