Psalms 36:7
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How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!
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It is uncertain when, and upon what occasion, David penned this psalm, probably when he was struck at either by Saul or by Absalom; for in it he complains of the malice of his enemies against him, but triumphs in the goodness of God to him. We are here led to consider, and it will do us good to consider seriously, I. The sinfulness of sin, and how mischievous it is (Psa 36:1-4). II. The goodness of God, and how gracious he is, 1. To all his creatures in general (Psa 36:5, Psa 36:6). 2. To his own people in a special manner (Psa 36:7-9). By this the psalmist is encouraged to pray for all the saints (Psa 36:10), for himself in particular and his own preservation (Psa 36:11), and to triumph in the certain fall of his enemies (Psa 36:12). If, in singing this psalm, our hearts be duly affected with the hatred of sin and satisfaction in God's lovingkindness, we sing it with grace and understanding. To the chief Musician. A psalm of David the servant of the Lord.
Open source ↗36:7-8 God invites all humanity to the banquet in his house (cp. Prov 9:1-6).
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For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.
May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”
He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum!
Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.