“Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.”
Psalms 36:5
Summary
Psalm 36 is a contrast between the wickedness of humanity and the steadfast love of God. The psalm begins by painting a picture of the sinful nature of the wicked, who are deceitful and reject wisdom and goodness. Their paths are marked by vanity and iniquity, and they do not fear God. However, the psalm quickly shifts to focus on God's character, celebrating His unwavering love, faithfulness, righteousness, and justice. The psalmist marvels at the vastness of God's love, which extends to the heavens, and His faithfulness that reaches to the skies. God's righteousness is compared to mighty mountains, and His judgments to the great deep. It concludes with a plea for God's continued protection and loving-kindness towards those who know Him, asking that they be safeguarded from the hand of the wicked.