Psalms 36
12 verses
Psalm 36 is a wisdom meditation contrasting the wickedness of evildoers with the steadfast love and justice of God, exemplifying the theological concerns of Book 2. The psalmist employs vivid imagery and direct address to God, establishing the intimate dialogue between worshiper and the divine that characterizes the psalmic tradition. The theological assertions center on God's character as both judge and redeemer, creating a comprehensive vision of divine justice and mercy integrated with human experience. The psalm reflects on both personal circumstance and communal identity, suggesting that individual faith finds validation through shared experience with the covenant community. The liturgical context indicates this psalm's function in worship where personal piety integrates with communal celebration of God's acts and attributes. The concluding movement typically affirms confidence in God's faithfulness, exemplifying the psalmic pattern of transformation through prayer and remembrance of divine acts throughout history.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
1
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
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2
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
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3
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
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4
He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
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5
Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
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6
Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.
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7
How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
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8
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
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9
For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
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10
O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
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11
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
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12
There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.
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