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In This Chapter 73 terms

Key Terms

Kindness (Solidarity) 10 Mischief 5 Justice (Right) 5 Rebellion (Offense) 3 Transgression 3 Have Insight 3 Upright 3 Deceit (Act) 2 Steadiness (Quality) 2 Save (Help) 2 Seek Refugue 2 Rebel (Act) Be Rebellious Rebel (Against Authority) Rebellion Rebelliousness To Sin Sin Guilt (State) Sin (Act) Sin (Incur Guilt) Guilty (Responsible) Guilt (Consequence) Guiltiness Trespass (Sin) Sinful Sin (Offense) To Stand Guilty Sin (Guilty) Sin (Wrongdoing) Guilty Considered Guilty Guilty Of Sin Previously Sin Against Deceit (Deception) Deceive Deceit (Betrayal) Laziness Deceit (Covert) Be Kind Kindness (Benevolence) Kindness (Graciousness) Kindness (Affection) Faithfulness (Truth) Faithful Faithfulness (Trust) Be (Or Show Oneself) Just Acquit Righteousness (Standard) Righteousness (Act) Just Put Right With Make Righteous Deserved Justify (Vindicate) Justify Justly Justice Righteousness (Quality) Salvation Salvation (State) Save (Restore) Salvation (Physical) Salvation (Deliverance) Salvation (Rescuer) Save (Rescue) Salvation (Means) Saving (Means) Seek Safety Straightness Straight Be Straight

The Transgression of the Wicked

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD.

ⓘ This lament contrasts the world of folly devised...

This lament contrasts the world of folly devised by the wicked with the world of wisdom created and sustained by the Lord. The wicked care only about themselves, whereas the Lord cares for all of creation. He will intervene to bring about justice in his world. The righteous will enjoy his protection, but the wicked will perish.
ⓘ Fools despise what is wise and good as...

Fools despise what is wise and good as they pursue evil.
1An oracle is in my heartregarding the transgression of the wicked man:There is no fear of Godbefore his eyes.†2For his eyes are too full of conceitto detect or hate his own sin.3The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful;he has ceased to be wise and well-doing.4Even on his bed he plots wickedness;he sets himself on a path that is not good;he fails to reject evil.
ⓘ God’s all-encompassing goodness surpasses that of the created...

God’s all-encompassing goodness surpasses that of the created order. God graciously meets his people’s practical needs.
ⓘ As the source of wisdom, the Lord is...

As the source of wisdom, the Lord is reliable and incomparable. His faithful care extends to all parts of the created order.
5Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens,Your faithfulness to the clouds.
ⓘ All creatures live by God’s grace (1 Tim...

All creatures live by God’s grace (1 Tim 4:10).
6Your righteousness is like the highest mountains;Your judgments are like the deepest sea.O LORD, You preserve man and beast.
ⓘ God invites all humanity to the banquet in...

God invites all humanity to the banquet in his house (cp. Prov 9:1–6).
7How precious is Your loving devotion, O God,that the children of men take refugein the shadow of Your wings!8They feast on the abundance of Your house,and You give them drink from Your river of delights.9For with You is the fountain of life;in Your light we see light.
ⓘ Since God’s wisdom extends to all of creation,...

Since God’s wisdom extends to all of creation, it protects the godly.
10Extend Your loving devotion to those who know You,and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.11Let not the foot of the proud come against me,nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.12There the evildoers lie fallen,thrown down and unable to rise.