Psalms 36:4

“He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.”

"He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil." - Psalms 36:4
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What does Psalms 36:4 mean?

The verse Psalm 36:4 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil." This verse is part of a longer psalm attributed to King David, and it serves as a warning against…

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The Consequences of a Devised Heart: A Reflection on Psalm 36:4

Psalm 36:4 presents a grave contemplation of the human heart’s propensity towards wrongdoing: "He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil." This verse lays bare the inner workings of an unrighteous heart, highlighting…

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A Prayer for Righteousness and Discernment

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your wisdom and guidance. As we meditate on the words of Psalm 36:4, which solemnly reminds us that "He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not…

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Psalms 36:4 - "He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil."
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Psalms 119:36 - "Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness."
Psalms 106:36 - "And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them."
"Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds." - Psalms 36:5
Psalms 36:12 - "There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise."
Psalms 107:36 - "And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;"
"Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds." - Psalms 36:5
Psalms 78:36 - "Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues."
Psalms 105:36 - "He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength."
Psalms 36:9 - "For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light."
Psalms 36:5 - "Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds."
Psalms 89:36 - "His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me."
Psalms 36:2 - "For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful."
Psalms 18:36 - "Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip."
Psalms 36:1 - "The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes."
Psalms 36:11 - "Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me."
Psalms 114:4 - "The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs."
Psalms 69:36 - "The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein."
"For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob." - Psalms 81:4
Psalms 36:10 - "O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart."
Psalms 36:3 - "The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good."
"For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm." - Psalms 73:4
Psalms 37:36 - "Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found."
"They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures." - Psalms 36:8
Psalms 36:8 - "They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures."
Psalms 104:4 - "Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:"
Psalms 36:7 - "How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings."