Key Verse Spotlight
Psalms 36:3 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“The words of his mouth {are} iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, {and} to do good.”
Psalms 36:3
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
[To the chief Musician, {A Psalm} of David the servant of the LORD.] The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, {that there is} no fear of God before his eyes.
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. {until...: Heb. to find his iniquity to hate}
The words of his mouth {are} iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, {and} to do good.
He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way {that is} not good; he abhorreth not evil. {mischief: or, vanity}
Thy mercy, O LORD, {is} in the heavens; {and} thy faithfulness {reacheth} unto the clouds.
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