Psalms, 36
16. Better is a little to the just, than the great riches of the wicked.
16. Better is a little to the just, than the great riches of the wicked.
Psalm 36 is a poem that compares God's goodness and righteousness with the wickedness and arrogance of the wicked. The psalmist expresses his admiration for the greatness of God, who is faithful and loving to those who seek him. He contrasts this with the arrogance and sin of the wicked, who have no fear of God in their hearts. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Psalm 36:
Psalm 33:5: "He loves justice and righteousness; the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord." This verse speaks of the righteousness and goodness of God, which are important themes in Psalm 36.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding; recognize the Lord in all your ways, and He will straighten your paths." This verse speaks of the importance of trusting God and seeking his orientation in our lives, a theme that is emphasized in Psalm 36.
Romans 3:23-24: "For all have sinned and deprived are of the glory of God, being justified free of charge by His grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." This verse speaks of the sinful nature of humanity, which is contrasted with God's justice and goodness in Psalm 36.
Isaiah 55:6-7: "Seek the Lord as long as one can find, invoke him while he is near. Leave the wicked his way, and the evil man his thoughts, and convert to the Lord, to shape him." This verse speaks of the importance of seeking God and moving away from sin, a theme that is addressed in Psalm 36.
1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all injustice." This verse speaks of God's forgiveness to those who repent of their sins and seek it, a theme that is emphasized in Psalm 36.
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