Psalms 36 ~ Listen and Read Along

Dramatized KJV
 JV McGee
This Psalm presents two contrasted pictures: One of the godless principles and conduct of the man who has made deliberate choice of evil. The principle of godlessness (v. 1-2), and the practical results to which it leads (v. 3-4). In the first part, the reason and expression of the wickedness of the wicked are described. The one and only reason for transgression is that the fear of God is lost. All evil results therefrom.

From the prevailing wickedness around him (to which he is in danger of falling a victim, Psa_36:11), the Psalmist turns for relief and comfort to contemplate the universal and inexhaustible lovingkindness of God. The wicked man may deny God's Providence and defy His judgements, but to the eye of faith His goodness is supreme, and His judicial righteousness will ultimately be triumphant. The contemplation of that goodness brings the folly of deserting God into strong relief, and suggests the greatness of the loss which man incurs by his apostasy.

The Treasury of David

 

A picture of the wicked.    

Psalms 36:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
Psalms 36:2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
Psalms 36:3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
Psalms 36:4 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
Psalms 36:5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
Psalms 36:6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
Psalms 36:7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
Psalms 36:8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
Psalms 36:9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
Psalms 36:10 O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
Psalms 36:11 Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
Psalms 36:12 There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.
  
  
  
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