Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:10
10. that know thee—right knowledge of God is the source of right affections and conduct. read more
Psalm 36
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:11
11. foot of . . . hand . . . wicked—all kinds of violent dealing. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:12
12. There—in the acting of violence, they are overthrown. A signal defeat. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 36:1
The NIV translation, "An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked," is preferable. That of Leupold is even clearer: "A divine oracle about transgression has been heard in my heart with reference to the wicked." [Note: Leupold, p. 293.] An oracle is a message from God. The Lord had given His prophet special revelation concerning how the wicked look at life and how they live. They do not dread (Heb. pahad, rather than yirah, the usual word for "fear") the Lord. That is,... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 36:1-4
1. Revelation concerning the wicked 36:1-4 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 36:1-12
Psalms 36This primarily wisdom psalm, with elements of individual lament and praise, contains an oracle that David received from the Lord concerning the wicked. In contrast to them, he rejoiced in the loyal love and righteousness of God. One writer titled his exposition of this psalm, "Man at His Worst, God at His Best." [Note: Armerding, p. 76.] "This is a psalm of powerful contrasts, a glimpse of human wickedness at its most malevolent, and divine goodness in its many-sided fullness.... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 36:2-4
Without this dread of the Lord, the wicked boldly pursues evil continually. He silences his conscience and goes on speaking deceptively and acting vainly without any inner restraint."’Listen to your heart!’ the world tells us, forgetting that ’The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; who can understand it?’ (Jeremiah 17:9, NASB)." [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 163.] read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 36:5-6
David delighted in meditating on God’s attributes rather than disregarding Him. Instead of pushing God out of his worldview, the psalmist made Him the center of it. He gloried in God’s loyal love, faithfulness, righteousness, and justice. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 36:5-9
2. Reflection concerning the Lord 36:5-9 read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:9
9. Light is an emblem of all blessings, given of God as a means to gain more. read more