Bible Commentaries
Psalms 36

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Verses 1-12

Psalms 36:0

Structure - Psalms 36:1-4 describe the character of the wicked. In contract, Psalms 36:5-9 describe God's character. The Psalm concludes with Psalms 36:10-12 giving a plea for God to deliver him from 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 36:1 “that there is no fear of God before his eyes” - Comments - This part of the verse is quoted in Romans 3:18.

Romans 3:18, “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

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 36:7 “the shadow of thy wings” - Comments - In the tabernacle, the mercy seat of God’s abiding place in the Holy of Holies was overshadowed by the wings of two cherubims. Note:

Psalms 91:1, “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty .”

Bibliographical Information
Everett, Gary H. "Commentary on Psalms 36". Everett's Study Notes on the Holy Scriptures. https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ghe/psalms-36.html. 2013.