Psalm 36:4 · KJV

"He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil."

King James Version

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Passage Context

²For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.

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.

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.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to temptation in your life?

What does it mean for you to choose the good path?

When have you felt the pull of mischief?

Life Application

integrity

Make conscious choices that align with your values, especially in private moments.

faith

Seek guidance through prayer when faced with difficult decisions.

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