Psalm 36:1-12
Q.1. What attitude towards God increases evil? How do the ungodly view themselves? How did David describe the deterioration of the wicked? – (Ps.36:1-4)
David began the Psalm by identifying the heart that produces evil – Transgression speaks to the ungodly within his heart; There is no fear of God before his eyes (Ps.36:1). When people have no fear of God, there is no limit to the evil they can conceive. They flatter themselves and think they can get away with sin (Ps.36:2). They deal in deceit, and their ways turn from good to evil (Ps.36:3-4). They cannot be trusted.
Q.2. How did David view God? What difference does God make to His children? What was David’s prayer towards God, and toward the ungodly? – Ps.36:5-12)
Not only did David fear God, but he also knew God’s character, from observing His dealings with the godly – 5 Your lovingkindness, O Lord, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. 6 Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Your judgments are like a great deep. O Lord, You preserve man and beast (Ps.36:5-6). His people revel in His lovingkindness, and because of this they feel safe and assured of His abundant provision (Ps.36:7-8). In fact – For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light (Ps.36:9). He prayed that the Lord would continue to shower the upright with His mercy and righteousness (Ps.36:10). He called on God to protect him from pride and the influence of the wicked, since they are doomed forever (Ps.36:11-12).