E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 36:8
river = full stream. Hebrew. nahal. Refers to Paradise. read more
Psalm 36
E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 36:1
PSALM 36MAN'S WICKEDNESS AND GOD'S LOVINGKINDNESS CONTRASTEDThere are three divisions in this psalm. "(1) Psalms 36:1-4 give the portrait of the wicked man; (2) Psalms 36:5-9 paint the Divine goodness; and (3) Psalms 36:10-12 have the prayer and an expression of confidence."[1]There are representatives of some three types of Hebrew poetry in these few verses. "Each of the three parts of this psalm corresponds to a different psalm-type; but there is no need to doubt its unity."[2] "The psalmist... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 36:5
THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF GOD"Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, is in the heavens;Thy faithfulness reaches unto the skies.Thy righteousness is like the mountains of God;Thy judgments are a great deep:O Jehovah, thou preservest man and beast.How precious is thy lovingkindness, O God!And the children of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house;And thou wilt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.For with thee is the fountain of... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 36:10
THE CONCLUDING PRAYER"Oh continue thy lovingkindness to 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 drive me away.There are the workers of iniquity fallen:They are thrust down, and shall not be able to rise."This beautiful prayer concludes the psalm."Let not the foot of pride come against me" (Psalms 36:11). "This statement is considered as a mark of Davidic authorship, because, `Every Psalm of... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 36:1
Psalms 36:0. The grievous estate of the wicked. The excellency of God's mercy. David prayeth for favour to God's children. To the chief musician. A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord. Title. למנצח lamnatseach— This Psalm is supposed to have been written by David at the beginning of Saul's persecution; whilst he outwardly professed kindness towards him, but yet he could not help discovering that he desired and intended his ruin. David here opposes the faithfulness and goodness of God, to... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 36:2
Psalms 36:2. For he flattereth, &c.— Though he smootheth it over to himself in his own eyes, his iniquity must be found out, and issue in hatred. Mudge. read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 36:5
Psalms 36:5. Thy mercy, O Lord, &c.— As much as to say, "This is my comfort still, that thy loving-kindness and faithfulness are infinitely greater than the hatred and falsehood of Saul." read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 36:6
Psalms 36:6. Thou preservest man and beast— This seems at first sight to come in somewhat abruptly; but the Psalmist's meaning, was to express his sure dependence upon God, whose providence, as it extended over the beasts of the earth, would therefore much more certainly take care of him. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 36:7
lovingkindness. Compare "mercy", Psalms 36:5 . God. Hebrew. Elohim. ( App-4 .), because of His creatures, the sons of men. children = sons. put their trust under = flee for refuge to. Hebrew. hasah. App-69 . wings. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia. App-6 . read more