Psalms 36:1
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, There is no fear of God before his eyes.
Revised Version 1895
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, that his iniquity shall not be found out and 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, saying, Commune 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 90:1Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
Psalms 143:12And in thy lovingkindness cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul; for I am thy servant.
Proverbs 16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13This is the end of the matter; all hath 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 →