Easy Bible・Psalms 36

The Unfailing Love of God

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In Psalm 36, David reflects on the nature of God's love and faithfulness. He begins by describing the wickedness of the wicked, who have no fear of God and are full of deceit. However, David contrasts this with the steadfast love of God, which reaches to the heavens and his faithfulness, which extends to the skies. David acknowledges that God's righteousness is like the mighty mountains and his judgments are deep like the great ocean. David then highlights the abundant provision of God, as he says that God preserves both humans and animals. He emphasizes that the people take refuge in the shadow of God's wings, finding satisfaction in the abundance of God's house and drinking from the river of his delights. David recognizes that in God's light, they receive light and experience the fullness of life. In conclusion, David prays for God's unfailing love to continue to those who know him and his righteousness to the upright in heart. He asks God to keep him from the wicked and their snares, and to let the evildoers fall and not rise again. David's prayer is a reminder of the unchanging and trustworthy nature of God's love and faithfulness, and his desire for God's justice to prevail.