Psalms 36:4

4 Even as he lies in bed he makes evil plans. He commits himself to a sinful way of life. He never says no to what is wrong.

Psalms 36:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 36:4

He deviseth mischief upon his bed
He casts about in his mind on his pillow, when at leisure from all employment; and consults and contrives schemes how to compass his lusts, and to do injury to others, without doing which he cannot sleep;

he setteth himself in a way [that is] not good,
in an evil way, which he chooses and delights in, and determines to continue in, he leaving the paths of righteousness to walk in the ways of darkness:

he abhorreth not evil;
which is to be abhorred both because of its nature and effects; see ( Romans 12:9 ) ; but on the contrary he loves it, takes pleasure in doing it, and in them that commit it: thus, by his thoughts, words, and actions, he appears to be devoid of the fear of God.

Psalms 36:4 In-Context

2 He praises himself so much that he can't see his sin or hate it.
3 His mouth speaks words that are evil and false. He has stopped being wise. He has stopped doing good.
4 Even as he lies in bed he makes evil plans. He commits himself to a sinful way of life. He never says no to what is wrong.
5 Lord, your love is as high as the heavens. Your faithful love reaches up to the skies.
6 You are as holy as the mountains are high. You are as honest as the oceans are deep. Lord, you keep people and animals safe.
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