Psalm 36:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes.

Traditional

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.

Literal

For the one directing. Of the servant of YHWH, of David. An utterance Of the transgression of the wicked is within my heart; there is no dread of God before his eyes.

Latin

In finem. Servo Domini ipsi David. Dixit injustus ut delinquat in semetipso: non est timor Dei ante oculos ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes.

Notes

Psalms 36:1

no fear of God: Paul uses this phrase to describe how all people are morally corrupt (Romans 3:18).

Psalms 36:1–4

Foolish people reject wisdom and goodness while they chase after evil.

Psalms 36:1–12

This lament contrasts the foolish world made by the wicked with the wise world created and maintained by the Lord. The wicked care only about themselves, while the Lord cares for all creation. He will step in to bring justice to his world. The righteous will enjoy his protection, but the wicked will die.

Theme notes and profiles

David Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Romans 3:18
“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
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By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
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And in Your loving devotion, cut off my enemies. Destroy all who afflict me, for I am Your servant.
Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Matthew 12:33–34
Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit.
Psalm 18:1
For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength.
Psalm 112:1
Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
Psalm 90:1
A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, You have been our dwelling place through all generations.
2 Peter 1:1
Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:
Titus 1:16
They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.
Jude 1:1
Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ:
Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

David Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Godlessness: General Scriptures Concerning Godly Fear: The Wicked Destitute of Narcissism Praise for God's Goodness to Righteous Men Psalms: Didactic Psalms: Thanksgiving for God's Goodness to Good Men Wicked (People): Described

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