seekeroftruth
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Psalm 36: (a)1 I have a message from God in my heart
concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: (b)
There is no fear of God
before their eyes.
2 In their own eyes they flatter themselves
too much to detect or hate their sin.
3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful;
they fail to act wisely or do good.
4 Even on their beds they plot evil;
they commit themselves to a sinful course
and do not reject what is wrong.
5 Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the skies.
6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,
your justice like the great deep.
You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.
7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8 They feast on the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from your river of delights.
9 For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
10 Continue your love to those who know you,
your righteousness to the upright in heart.
11 May the foot of the proud not come against me,
nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.
12 See how the evildoers lie fallen—
thrown down, not able to rise!
a. Psalm 36:1 In Hebrew texts 36:1-12 is numbered 36:2-13.
b. Psalm 36:1 Or A message from God: The transgression of the wicked / resides in their hearts.
This comment is from Bible.org.
David begins the psalm in a rather unusual way, giving a succinct but profound analysis of the sinfulness of sin. Then he abruptly turns his focus on the delightfulness of God and the blessings that He bestows on His people . The psalm concludes with a prayer that the Lord will continue His loving kindness to His people and protect them from the wicked. The final verse is a prophetic look at the final judgment of the wicked. Thus David shows us in stark contrast two ways to live—in the deceitfulness of sin or in the delightfulness of God.
The other commentary I generally use actually states "these verses are difficult to translate". Well that's why I went to Bible.org this morning... because I think Bible.org had it right this morning.Please allow me to put a personal request this morning... I have a prayer request....
My daughter is facing a test today.... she has already survived three life threatening events in her life.... this is one more. I've talked to God about it.... I tried to follow David's way of talking to Him. I reminded God that He has rescued her for a reason. I reminded God that if He's involved, everything I've read says that He will get the Glory for this too. I've confided in God that I believe He has a special mission for her. She cares for the sick and dying. She is a loving and compassionate woman. I've also reminded Him that I get any cancer headed for my children. I have asked Him to intervene.
Now I'm asking anyone who has taken the time to read this far.... do me a favor and pray for "Becky's daughter". God knows who she is. Ask Him to intervene... and make her healthy... so she can continue her caring and compassionate ways. Thank you.... and Thank God.
