Psalms 36
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 36, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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[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.
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For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. {until...: Heb. to find his iniquity to hate}
Psalms 36:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The words of his mouth {are} iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, {and} to do good.
Psalms 36:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way {that is} not good; he abhorreth not evil. {mischief: or, vanity}
Psalms 36:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Thy mercy, O LORD, {is} in the heavens; {and} thy faithfulness {reacheth} unto the clouds.
Psalms 36:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Thy righteousness {is} like the great mountains; thy judgments {are} a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast. {the...: Heb. the mountains of God}
Psalms 36:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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How excellent {is} thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. {excellent: Heb. precious}
Psalms 36:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. {abundantly...: Heb. watered}
Psalms 36:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For with thee {is} the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
Psalms 36:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. {continue: Heb. draw out at length}
Psalms 36:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
Psalms 36:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.
Psalms 36:12 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.