Tyndale Open Study NotesPsalms 36

This lament contrasts the foolish world made by the wicked with the wise world created and maintained by the Lord. The wicked care only about themselves, while the Lord cares for all creation. He will step in to bring justice to his world. The righteous will enjoy his protection, but the wicked will die.

Foolish people reject wisdom and goodness while they chase after evil.

no fear of God: Paul uses this phrase to describe how all people are morally corrupt (Romans 3:18).

God’s all-encompassing goodness surpasses that of the created order. God graciously meets his people’s practical needs.

As the source of wisdom, the Lord is reliable and incomparable. His faithful care extends to all parts of the created order.

All creatures live by God's grace (1 Timothy 4:10).

God invites everyone to a feast in his house (compare Proverbs 9:1–6).

Light represents salvation and celebration (Psalms 18:25–29; 27:1; compare Psalm 35:6).

God's wisdom covers all of creation and protects those who follow him.

The psalmist is sure that the chaos caused by the wicked (Psalm 36:1–4) will stop when they die.