Psalms 36 (KJV)

12 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 36 contains 12 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.

2For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. <sup>until: Heb. to find his iniquity to hate</sup>

3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.

4He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil. <sup>mischief: or, vanity</sup>

5Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.

6Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast. <sup>the: Heb. the mountains of God</sup>

7How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. <sup>excellent: Heb. precious</sup>

8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. <sup>abundantly: Heb. watered</sup>

9For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.

10O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. <sup>continue: Heb. draw out at length</sup>

11Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.

12There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.

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What is Psalms 36 in the KJV?

Psalms 36 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 12 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 36 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 36 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 36 (KJV)?

Psalms Chapter 36 contains 12 verses in the King James Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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