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Sin as a Deliberate Plan
Commentators emphasize that the wickedness described is not an accident but a calculated plan. The sin is deliberately plotted in private moments ("deviseth iniquity upon his bed") and stubbornly pursued ("setteth himself"). This reveals a deep-seated character that willfully hardens itself in doing evil, rather than simply falling into temptation.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 36:4
18th Century
Theologian
He deviseth mischief upon his bed - Margin, as in Hebrew: “vanity.” That is, when he lies down, when he is wakeful at night, he plo…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 36:3–4
19th Century
Bishop
From the secret promptings of sin, the description of the ungodly passes on to its outcomes in words and deeds. It is a dreadful picture of the wic…
John Calvin
On Psalms 36:4
16th Century
Theologian
He meditates iniquity upon his bed. Here the sacred writer shows that the wickedness of the ungodly man is of a secret and very determined…
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John Gill
On Psalms 36:4
17th Century
Pastor
He deviseth mischief upon his bed
He casts about in his mind on his pillow, when at leisure from all employment; and…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 36:1–4
17th Century
Minister
From this psalm, our hearts should be properly affected by hatred of sin and seek satisfaction in God's loving-kindness. Here is the root of bitter…