Psalms 36:2

"For the Chief Musician. By David, the servant of the LORD. A revelation is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes."

Key Reflection

The psalmist, David, reveals a profound insight into the hearts of the wicked, noting that their disobedience stems from a complete lack of reverence for God. In the ancient context, this would have been understood as a harsh critique of those who lived without fear or respect for divine authority, highlighting the moral corruption and spiritual blindness prevalent among the people of Israel during David's time.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For he flattereth himself in his own eyes -He puts such an exalted estimate on himself; he so overrates himself and his own ability in judging of what is right and proper, that he is allowed to pursue a course which ultimately makes his conduct odious to all people: the result is so apparent, and so abominable, that no one can doubt what he himself is. The foundation or the basis of all this is an overweening confidence “in himself” - in his own importance; in his own judgment; in his own ability to direct his course regardless of God. The result is such a development of character, that it cannot but be regarded as hateful or odious. There is, indeed, considerable obscurity in the original.

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