Psalm 36:2-4
New English Translation
2 for he is too proud
to recognize and give up his sin.[a]
3 The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful;
he does not care about doing what is wise and right.[b]
4 While he lies in bed he plans ways to sin.
He is committed to a sinful lifestyle;[c]
he does not reject what is evil.[d]
Footnotes
- Psalm 36:2 tn Heb “for it causes to be smooth to him in his eyes to find his sin to hate.” The meaning of the Hebrew text is unclear. Perhaps the point is this: His rebellious attitude makes him reject any notion that God will hold him accountable. His attitude also prevents him from recognizing and repudiating his sinful ways.
- Psalm 36:3 tn Heb “he ceases to exhibit wisdom to do good.” The Hiphil forms are exhibitive, indicating the outward expression of an inner attitude.
- Psalm 36:4 tn Heb “he takes a stand in a way [that is] not good.” The word “way” here refers metaphorically to behavior or life style.
- Psalm 36:4 tn The three imperfect verbal forms in v. 4 highlight the characteristic behavior of the typical evildoer.
Psalm 36:2-4
New International Version
2 In their own eyes they flatter themselves
too much to detect or hate their sin.(A)
3 The words of their mouths(B) are wicked and deceitful;(C)
they fail to act wisely(D) or do good.(E)
4 Even on their beds they plot evil;(F)
they commit themselves to a sinful course(G)
and do not reject what is wrong.(H)
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