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Of David the servant of the LORD. I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before their eyes. <a href="/nlt/psalms/36.htm">New Living Translation</a> Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts. They have no fear of God at all. <a href="/esv/psalms/36.htm">English Standard Version</a> Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/bsb/psalms/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/kjv/psalms/36.htm">King James Bible</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/36.htm">New King James Version</a> To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the music director. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. Wrongdoing speaks to the ungodly within his heart; There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/nasb/psalms/36.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the choir director. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. Transgression speaks to the ungodly within his heart; There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Transgression speaks to the ungodly within his heart; There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/lsb/psalms/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the choir director. Of the servant of Yahweh, of David. Transgression declares to the ungodly within his heart; There is no dread of God before his eyes. <a href="/amp/psalms/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a> To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. Transgression speaks [like an oracle] to the wicked (godless) [deep] within his heart; There is no fear (dread) of God before his eyes. <a href="/csb/psalms/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director. Of David, the L ord ’s servant. An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked person: Dread of God has no effect on him. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director. A psalm of David, the LORD&#8217s servant. An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked person: There is no dread of God before his eyes, <a href="/asv/psalms/36.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of Jehovah. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/cev/psalms/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Sinners don't respect God; sin is all they think about. <a href="/erv/psalms/36.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/gwt/psalms/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [For the choir director; by David, the LORD's servant.] There is an inspired truth about the wicked person who has rebellion in the depths of his heart: He is not terrified of God. <a href="/gnt/psalms/36.htm">Good News Translation</a> Sin speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts; they reject God and do not have reverence for him. <a href="/isv/psalms/36.htm">International Standard Version</a> An oracle that came to me about the transgressions of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/msb/psalms/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/net/psalms/36.htm">NET Bible</a> For the music director; written by the LORD's servant, David; an oracle. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not fear God, <a href="/nheb/psalms/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> [For the Chief Musician. By David, the servant of the LORD.] Transgression speaks to the wicked within his heart. There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/wbt/psalms/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/web/psalms/36.htm">World English Bible</a> For the Chief Musician. By David, the servant of Yahweh. A revelation is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> TO THE OVERSEER. BY A SERVANT OF YHWH, BY DAVID. The transgression of the wicked "" Is affirming within my heart, “Fear of God is not before his eyes, <a href="/ylt/psalms/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> To the Overseer. -- By a servant of Jehovah, by David. The transgression of the wicked Is affirming within my heart, 'Fear of God is not before his eyes, <a href="/slt/psalms/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the overseer, to the servant of Jehovah: to David. A song of transgression to the unjust one in the midst of my heart, no fear of God before his eyes.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Unto the end, for the servant of God, David himself. The unjust hath said within himself, that he would sin : there is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 35:1>Unto the end. To the servant of the Lord, David himself. <V 35:2>The unjust one has said within himself that he would commit offenses. There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/nabre/psalms/36.htm">New American Bible</a> For the leader. Of David, the servant of the LORD. [2] Sin directs the heart of the wicked man; his eyes are closed to the fear of God. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts; there is no fear of God before their eyes.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THE unjust conceives wickedness within his heart, for there is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The wicked conceives evil in his heart because the awesomeness of God is not before his eyes.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the Leader. [A Psalm] of David the servant of the LORD. Transgression speaketh to the wicked, methinks-- There is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/sep/psalms/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the end, by David the servant of the Lord. The transgressor, that he may sin, says within himself, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. <a href="/parallel/psalms/36-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=4004" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/36.htm">The Transgression of the Wicked</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">A Psalm of David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: lə·‘e·ḇeḏ- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">the servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um- (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle."> An oracle</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: bə·qe·reḇ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">is in</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/6588.htm" title="6588: pe·ša‘ (N-ms) -- Transgression. From pasha'; a revolt.">regarding the transgression</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: lā·rā·šā‘ (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">of the wicked man:</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên- (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">There is no</a> <a href="/hebrew/6343.htm" title="6343: pa·ḥaḏ (N-msc) -- Dread. From pachad; a alarm.">fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: lə·ne·ḡeḏ (Prep-l) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nāw (N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">his eyes.</a> 2For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18</a> “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a> The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a> To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. <a href="/job/15-16.htm">Job 15:16</a> how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water? <a href="/jeremiah/2-19.htm">Jeremiah 2:19</a> Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. <a href="/isaiah/57-11.htm">Isaiah 57:11</a> Whom have you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and failed to remember Me or take this to heart? Is it not because I have long been silent that you do not fear Me? <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Romans 1:28-32</a> Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. / They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. ... <a href="/proverbs/16-6.htm">Proverbs 16:6</a> By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. <a href="/jeremiah/5-22.htm">Jeremiah 5:22-24</a> Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it. / But these people have stubborn and rebellious hearts. They have turned aside and gone away. / They have not said in their hearts, ‘Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives the rains, both autumn and spring, in season, who keeps for us the appointed weeks of harvest.’ <a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7-8</a> Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake. / The way of peace they have not known, and there is no justice in their tracks. They have turned them into crooked paths; no one who treads on them will know peace. <a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Matthew 15:19</a> For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. <a href="/ephesians/4-18.htm">Ephesians 4:18-19</a> They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts. / Having lost all sense of shame, they have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity, with a craving for more. <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1-5</a> But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. / For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, ... <a href="/proverbs/14-27.htm">Proverbs 14:27</a> The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a> Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The transgression of the wicked said within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.A.servant<a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.<a href="/psalms/90-1.htm">Psalm 90:1</a> A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.<a href="/psalms/143-12.htm">Psalm 143:12</a> And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.The transgression.<a href="/1_samuel/15-13.htm">1 Samuel 15:13,14</a> And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD… <a href="/proverbs/20-11.htm">Proverbs 20:11</a> Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.<a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-20</a> Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? … no<a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1</a> Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.<a href="/genesis/20-11.htm">Genesis 20:11</a> And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.<a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a> The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/24-9.htm">Affirming</a> <a href="/psalms/35-28.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/35-28.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/33-7.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/psalms/35-21.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/34-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/job/21-19.htm">God</a> <a href="/psalms/35-25.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/35-28.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/28-2.htm">Oracle</a> <a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/psalms/35-28.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/35-28.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/32-5.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/romans/7-13.htm">Sinfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Ungodly</a> <a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/22-14.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-15.htm">Affirming</a> <a href="/psalms/38-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/36-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/36-6.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/psalms/37-10.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/psalms/36-2.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">God</a> <a href="/psalms/36-10.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/38-22.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-10.htm">Oracle</a> <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/psalms/36-12.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/69-17.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/36-2.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm">Sinfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Ungodly</a> <a href="/psalms/36-3.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/39-3.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 36</div>1. <a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">The grievous state of the wicked</a> 8. <a href="/psalms/36-8.htm">The excellence of God's mercy</a> 10. <a href="/psalms/36-10.htm">David prays for favor to God's children</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/36.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/36.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For the choirmaster. This phrase indicates that the psalm was intended for public worship and was to be directed by the choirmaster, a leader in musical worship. The role of the choirmaster was significant in ancient Israel, as music was a central part of worship in the temple. This highlights the communal aspect of the psalm, meant to be shared and reflected upon by the congregation.A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. David, the author, is identified as the servant of the LORD, emphasizing his role as a humble and devoted follower of God. This title reflects David's relationship with God and his position as king, chosen by God to lead Israel. David's life, marked by both triumphs and failures, provides a rich backdrop for understanding his insights into human nature and divine grace.An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: The term "oracle" suggests a divine revelation or insight given to David. This phrase indicates that David is speaking from a place of deep understanding, possibly inspired by the Holy Spirit. The focus on the "transgression of the wicked man" points to a moral and spiritual failing, highlighting the contrast between the righteous and the wicked. This theme is prevalent throughout the Psalms and other wisdom literature, such as Proverbs.There is no fear of God before his eyes. The absence of the fear of God is a central issue in the wicked man's life. In biblical terms, the "fear of God" is often synonymous with reverence, respect, and acknowledgment of God's authority and holiness. This lack of fear leads to moral decay and rebellion against God's laws. The phrase echoes themes found in other scriptures, such as <a href="/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18</a>, where Paul describes the universal sinfulness of humanity. The absence of the fear of God is a root cause of sin and is contrasted with the wisdom and understanding that come from fearing the Lord, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Traditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. He often wrote about the struggles between righteousness and wickedness. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a> This term refers to those who live in opposition to God's laws and principles, characterized by their lack of fear of God. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in the Psalm, whose fear and reverence are absent in the lives of the wicked.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_wickedness.htm">The Nature of Wickedness</a> Wickedness is rooted in a lack of reverence for God. When individuals do not fear God, they are more prone to transgress His laws. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_the_fear_of_god.htm">The Importance of the Fear of God</a> The fear of God is foundational to living a righteous life. It acts as a deterrent against sin and a guide towards wisdom and understanding. <a href="/topical/s/self-reflection_and_heart_examination.htm">Self-Reflection and Heart Examination</a> Believers should regularly examine their own hearts to ensure that the fear of God is present and active in their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_heart_in_spiritual_life.htm">The Role of the Heart in Spiritual Life</a> The heart is the seat of spiritual insight and conviction. An "oracle" within the heart suggests that God communicates His truths internally, prompting believers to live righteously. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ignoring_god.htm">The Consequences of Ignoring God</a> Ignoring the fear of God leads to moral and spiritual decay. Believers are called to be vigilant and maintain a healthy reverence for God in all aspects of life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 36</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_36_1_align_with_romans_2.htm">Psalm 36:1 suggests the wicked have “no fear of God”—how is this reconciled with other biblical texts claiming innate moral awareness (Romans 2:14–15)? </a> <a href="/q/what_do_scriptures_say_about_the_wicked.htm">What consequences do the wicked face according to scripture?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_paul_misquote_psalms_in_romans.htm">If the Bible is divinely inspired, why does Paul misquote the Old Testament (Romans 3:10-18 vs. Psalms)?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_we_reconcile_prosperity_paradox.htm">Psalm 73:3 says the wicked prosper, yet other passages (e.g., Psalm 1:3) promise prosperity for the righteous--how do we reconcile this contradiction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/36.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart . . .--The literal rendering of the present Hebrew text is, An utterance of sin to the wicked within my heart. The common phrase rendered in our version, "Thus saith Jehovah," is here imitated, "Thus saith sin." "To the wicked" cannot, as some explain, mean "concerning the wicked." The only possible meaning of the text as it stands is therefore, "Thus saith sin to (me) the wicked man in my heart." But there can be no question that the psalmist wrote "in his heart," since ail the ancient versions, with the exception of the Chaldee Paraphrase, followed this reading, and some MSS. still show it. This gives us a very fine sense. Sin is personified as the evil counsellor or prompter sitting in the heart of the wicked to suggest evil thoughts: Sin in the wicked man's heart is his oracle. Conscience is on the wrong side.There is no fear . . .--This is not the suggestion of sin just mentioned, but an explanation of the condition into which the wicked man has sunk. Impiety and irreverence have so corrupted his nature, that sin has become his oracle.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart. This is a difficult passage. In the first place, the text is uncertain, since some manuscripts have לבו, "his heart," in the place of לבי, "my heart." And further, whichever reading we prefer, the meaning is far from clear. Dr. Kay translates, "Transgression's oracle to the wicked is, 'In the interior of my own heart;'" and understands the meaning to be that the sinfulness of the wicked man deludes him into the belief that his wickedness is known to no one but himself - it is all safely locked up in the recesses of his own heart. Professor Alexander suggests as possible, "Thus saith depravity to the wicked man, 'In the midst of my heart, there is no fear of God before his (i.e. God's) eyes.'" Others, preferring לבו to לבי, render, "Transgression speaks to the wicked within his heart; There is no fear of God," etc.; regarding the two clauses as perfectly independent the one of the ether. This is, perhaps, the best explanation. There is no fear of God before his eyes. Either he belongs to the class of "fools, who say in their heart, There is no God" (<a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Psalm 14:1</a>), or he agrees with those who cry, "Tush, God hath forgotten: he hideth away his face; he will never see it" (<a href="/psalms/10-11.htm">Psalm 10:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/psalms/36-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For the choirmaster. לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ ׀ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent A Psalm of David, לְדָוִֽד׃ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse the servant לְעֶֽבֶד־ (lə·‘e·ḇeḏ-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant of the LORD. יְהוָ֬ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel An oracle נְאֻֽם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle is in בְּקֶ֣רֶב (bə·qe·reḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> The nearest part, the center my heart לִבִּ֑י (lib·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre regarding the transgression פֶּ֣שַׁע (pe·ša‘) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6588.htm">Strong's 6588: </a> Transgression of the wicked man: לָ֭רָשָׁע (lā·rā·šā‘) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> Wrong, an, bad person There is no אֵֽין־ (’ên-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle fear פַּ֥חַד (pa·ḥaḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6343.htm">Strong's 6343: </a> A, alarm of God אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative before לְנֶ֣גֶד (lə·ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition-l <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before his eyes. עֵינָֽיו׃ (‘ê·nāw) Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 36:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/35-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 35:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 35:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/36-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 36:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 36:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>