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Psalms 36

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 36 of 150

1 To the chief musician; of the servant of Jehovah; of David. A statement of the wicked one: The transgression of the wicked one within my heart: There is no fear of God before his eyes.

2 For he flatters himself in his own eyes, only to find his depravity to be hated.

3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit; he ceases to act wisely, to do good.

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Chapter Summary

The grievous estate of the wicked one. David prays for favor to Jehovah's children. To the chief musician; of the servant of Jehovah; of David.

Key Hebrew Words

חֶ֫סֶד mercy, steadfast love H2617 · TWOT 698a
פֶּ֫שַׁע transgression H6588 · TWOT 1846a
אֱמוּנָה faithfulness H530 · TWOT 116e
צְדָקָה righteousness H6666 · TWOT 1879b
מָקוֹר fountain (of life) H4726 · TWOT 2004a
חָסָה take refuge H2620 · TWOT 700

People & Context

David

The servant of Jehovah named in the heading; he contrasts the wicked one's heart with Jehovah's mercy.

Timeline

Wicked Plotting in Bed

The wicked man flatters himself, ceases to do good, and plots iniquity while resting on his bed.

Psalms 36:1-4

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