Psalm 36

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 36:11

Let not the foot of pride come against me. The mention of "the foot of pride" is noted as a mark of Davidical authorship. "Every psalm of David which speaks of danger points to the pride of his enemies as the source" (Canon Cook). And let not the hand of the wicked remove me ; or, drive me away (Revised Version), i.e. force me into exile, as Absalom's party succeeded for a time in doing ( 2 Samuel 15:13-30 ). read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 36:12

There are the workers of iniquity fallen ; or, yonder (Kay). It is as if the psalmist suddenly saw a vision. "There"—on a spot that presents itself to his eyes—are the wicked actually "fallen;" they lie prostrate in the dust. They are cast down, and shall not be able to rise; or, to rise up again (comp. Psalms 18:38 ). Whereas the righteous may fall into misfortune repeatedly, and recover themselves ( Proverbs 24:16 ), the workers of iniquity, when their time comes to fail, usually... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36

The “title” to this psalm is, “To the chief Musician, A “Psalm” of David the servant of the Lord.” On the meaning of the phrase “To the chief Musician.” see the notes at the title to Psalms 4:1-8. The words “A Psalm” are supplied by the translators. The original is simply “of,” or “by David,” as in Psalms 11:1-7; Psalms 14:1-7; Psalms 25:0; Psalms 26:1-12; and others, without indicating whether it is a “psalm” or a “prayer.” In many instances the “character” of the psalm is indicated try the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:1

The transgression of the wicked - There is considerable difficulty in respect to the grammatical construction of the Hebrew in this verse, though the general sense is plain. The main idea undoubtedly is, that the fair explanation of the conduct of the wicked, or the fair inference to be derived from that conduct was, that they had no fear of God before them; that they did in no proper way regard or fear God. The psalmist introduces himself as looking at the conduct or the acts of the wicked,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:2

For he flattereth himself in his own eyes - He puts such an exalted estimate on himself; he so overrates himself and his own ability in judging of what is right and proper, that he is allowed to pursue a course which ultimately makes his conduct odious to all people: the result is so apparent, and so abominable, that no one can doubt what he himself is. The foundation or the basis of all this is an overweening confidence “in himself” - in his own importance; in his own judgment; in his own... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:3

The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit - Are false and wicked. See the notes at Psalms 12:2. It is words do not fairly represent or express what is in his heart.He hath left off to be wise - To act wisely; to do right.And to do good - To act benevolently and kindly. This would seem to imply that there had been a change in his conduct, or that he was not what he once professed to be, and appeared to be. This language would be applicable to the change in the conduct of Saul toward David... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:4

He deviseth mischief upon his bed - Margin, as in Hebrew: “vanity.” That is, when he lies down; when he is wakeful at night; he plots some scheme of iniquity - some vain, wicked enterprise. So in Proverbs 4:16, “For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.”He setteth himself - That is, he takes his stand or his position; he assumes this attitude. See Psalms 2:2, “The kings of the earth “set themselves,”” where the same word... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:5

Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens - This commences the second part of the psalm - the description of the character of God in contrast with the character of the wicked man. The meaning here is, evidently, that the mercy of God is very exalted; to the very heavens, as high as the highest object of which man can conceive. Thus, we speak of virtue as “exalted,” or virtue of the “highest kind.” The idea is not that the mercy of God is “manifested” in heaven, for, mercy being favor shown to the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:6

Thy righteousness - Thy justice; that is, the justice of God considered as residing in his own nature; his justice in his laws; his justice in his providential dealings; his justice in his plan of delivering man from sin; his justice to the universe in administering the rewards and penalties of the law.Is like the great mountains - Margin, as in Hebrew: “the mountains of God.” The name “God” is thus, in the Scriptures, often given to that which is great or exalted, as God is the greatest Being... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:7

How excellent - Margin, as in Hebrew: “precious.” The word used here is one that would be applicable to precious stones 1 Kings 10:2, 1 Kings 10:10-11; or to the more costly kind of stones employed in building, as marble 2 Chronicles 3:6; and then, anything that is “costly” or “valuable.” The meaning is, that the loving-kindness of God is to be estimated only by the value set on the most rare and costly objects.Is “thy loving-kindness - Thy mercy. The same word is used here which occurs in... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 36:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 36:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 36:7

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