Summary: Psalm 36 is kind of a cross between a lament psalm and a meditative psalm. It has all the five ingredients of a lament psalm , the lament, where David reveals the problem he needs God’s help to work through. “probably when he was struck at either by Saul or by Absalom; for in it he complains of the malice of his enemies against him.” Then there’s praise to God, ‘invoking: calling on in prayer’ God for help, asking God for whatever the psalmist needs, and then expressing confidence in the Lord. David triumphs in the goodness of God to him.
Psalm Chapter 36:1-12
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flatters himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good. He devised mischief upon his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he abhorred not evil. Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reaches unto the clouds. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preserves man and beast. How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me. There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.
Father God, When I reflect on Who You are my Lord and God, it gives me a peep into the splendor of Your person, Your will, Your guidance and Your character. I thank You and praise You, for the many reassurances that You give my fainting soul, in these precious promises about Your character. I thank You and praise You for expressing Your love, faithfulness, might and justice in the Person of the Lord Jesus. Thank You for sending Him to die on the cross and to rise into newness of life, so that I may be forgiven and brought into fellowship with You. May I be bold with courage in sharing the truth of Your splendor and greatness with all You put in my path today. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
Power Verse:
“Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.”
(Psalm 36:5)
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