Psalms 36 Commentary

A godly life begins with reverence for God, and failure to pursue that reverence allows transgression to have the loudest voice.

This verse warns us that self-deception blinds the heart to genuine repentance.

This psalm warns that evil words and deeds follow when the fear of the Lord disappears.

This verse exposes a heart set on sin, scheming in private, acting with willful disobedience, and completely tolerating evil.

<em>Short one-sentence brief:</em> God’s love and faithfulness cover everything, just as high as the heavens and as wide as the skies.

God’s righteousness is enduring, His judgments are unfathomable, and His providential care sustains all living creatures.

God’s lovingkindness is our secure refuge.

God continually offers overflowing satisfaction and incomparable blessing to those who abide in Him.

God alone is the overflowing source of every good thing, bringing both the nourishment of life and the illuminating gift of truth.

God’s steadfast loyal love upholds those who remain close to Him.

In this verse, David’s plea points us to a life of humble reliance on God for protection against both pride within and oppression without.

Those who stand against God’s righteousness will inevitably fall.