Translation: ESV
Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes.
The root of all evil is the absence of the fear of God, and it shows in a person's eyes.
▸The root problem of the wicked is the absence of the fear of God.
The root problem of the wicked is the absence of the fear of God. 'There is no fear of God before his eyes' — the eyes are the window of the soul. The one who does not fear God has no light of that reverence in his eyes.
Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.
God's steadfast love and faithfulness are as infinite as the heavens and never change.
▸An abrupt transition from the description of the wicked to praise of God's character.
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD.
God's righteousness is as firm as mountains and his judgment as deep as the sea, and his salvation extends to all creatures.
▸God's righteousness is as firm and high as mountains, and God's judgments are as deep and vast as the ocean.
How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
God's steadfast love is more precious than the most precious thing in the world, and those who take refuge under his wings are completely protected.
▸'In the shadow of your wings' — like a mother bird protecting her young with her wings, God protects his people with a powerful image.
They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
Within God's presence is abundant joy and satisfaction that the world cannot give.
▸The image of a lavish banquet in God's house.
For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.
The source of all life and light is God, and only in his light can we see true reality.
▸The theological climax of Psalm 36.
Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright of heart!
When in relationship with God, steadfast love and righteousness are continually experienced.
▸Theological insight continues into petition.