Psalms 36

Your Steadfast Love Extends to the Heavens

1 The transgressionTransgression: פֶּשַׁע (Pesha). The Hebrew pesha (פֶּשַׁע) means transgression or rebellion—willful violation of God's law. It implies deliberate revolt against divine authority: 'he was wounded for our transgressions' (Isaiah 53:5). of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. References God: Romans 3:18. Sin: Proverbs 16:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:1

2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquityIniquity: עָוֹן (Avon). The Hebrew avon (עָוֹן) encompasses iniquity, guilt, and its punishment—the twisted nature of sin. 'The LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all' (Isaiah 53:6), Christ bearing our guilt and penalty. be found to be hateful. Parallel theme: Psalms 10:3, 49:18, Deuteronomy 29:19

3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good. Word: Psalms 55:21. Sin: Psalms 10:7. Good: Jeremiah 4:22

4 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil. Evil: Psalms 97:10, Amos 5:15, Micah 2:1, Romans 12:9, Revelation 2:2. Good: Isaiah 65:2. Parallel theme: Proverbs 4:16, Matthew 27:1, Acts 23:12, Romans 1:32 +5

5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. Grace: Psalms 57:10, 100:5, 103:11, 108:4. Faith: Psalms 89:2, 92:2. Parallel theme: Matthew 24:35 +2

6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast. Judgment: Romans 11:33. References Lord: Psalms 92:5, 145:9. Righteousness: Psalms 71:19, 97:2, Isaiah 45:19. Parallel theme: Psalms 77:19, 1 Timothy 4:10 +3

7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. References God: Psalms 86:15, 139:17, Exodus 34:6, 1 John 3:1. Faith: Psalms 31:19, 91:4, Ruth 2:12, John 3:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:8, 86:5 +5

8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:11, 46:4, 63:5, 65:4, Job 20:17, Isaiah 25:6, 43:20, 48:21, 58:11, Matthew 5:6 +5

9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. Light: Job 29:3, Isaiah 60:19, John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6, James 1:17, 1 John 1:7. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 2:13, John 4:10, 4:14, Revelation 21:6 +5

10 O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. Parallel theme: Psalms 9:10, Jeremiah 22:16, 24:7, 31:3, John 17:3, Hebrews 8:11, 1 Peter 1:5 +2

11 Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me. Evil: Psalms 10:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:8, 119:51, 119:69, 119:85, 119:122

12 There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise. Sin: Psalms 1:5