Psalms 36:1-12

Contents: The wicked contrasted with the righteous and the Lord of devout men extolled.

Characters: God, David.

Conclusion: Sinners are self destroyers and when sin is finally made to appear in its true colors to them, they will be made a terror to themselves. But whatever is amiss with the world, we may be sure there is nothing amiss with Jehovah and that those who cleave closely to Him shall be eternally satisfied.

Key Word: Wicked, Psalms 36:1 (satisfaction, Psalms 36:8).

Strong Verses: Psalms 36:7; Psalms 36:8; Psalms 36:9.

Striking Facts: Psalms 36:9. From the Lord Jesus as the self-sufficient spring (John 4:14), proceeds our life and by Him it is sustained. In His light we see light. We cannot see Jesus by the light of self, but we see self in the light of Jesus.