Psalms36

Psalm 36 contrasts the pervasive wickedness of humanity with the boundless attributes of God. It describes the wicked as devoid of the fear of God, engaging in deceit and plotting evil. In stark opposition, the psalmist extols God's mercy, faithfulness, righteousness, and lovingkindness, which provide life and satisfaction to those who trust Him. The psalm concludes with a plea for divine protection and an affirmation of the ultimate downfall of the wicked.

The Depravity of the Wicked

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To the Overseer. --By a servant of Jehovah, by David. The transgression of the wicked Is affirming within my heart, `Fear of God is not before his eyes,
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For he made it smooth to himself in his eyes, To find his iniquity to be hated.
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The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit, He ceased to act prudently--to do good.
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Iniquity he deviseth on his bed, He stationeth himself on a way not good, Evil he doth not refuse.'

The Immensity of God's Attributes

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O Jehovah, in the heavens is Thy kindness, Thy faithfulness is unto the clouds.
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Thy righteousness is as mountains of God, Thy judgments are a great deep. Man and beast Thou savest, O Jehovah.
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How precious is Thy kindness, O God, And the sons of men In the shadow of Thy wings do trust.
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They are filled from the fatness of Thy house, And the stream of Thy delights Thou dost cause them to drink.
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For with Thee is a fountain of life, In Thy light we see light.

Prayer for Protection and Assurance of Judgment

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Draw out Thy kindness to those knowing Thee, And Thy righteousness to the upright of heart.
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Let not a foot of pride meet me, And a hand of the wicked let not move me.
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There have workers of iniquity fallen, They have been overthrown, And have not been able to arise!
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