What does Psalm 36:4 mean?

Psalm 36:4 highlights themes such as evil, mischief, wickedness when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 36:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

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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Ephesians 4:27
This verse warns against giving the devil a foothold, similar to the scheming in Psalm 36:4.
Proverbs 4:14-15
These verses advise against entering the path of the wicked, echoing the behavior described in Psalm 36:4.
Matthew 5:37
Jesus teaches about integrity in speech, contrasting the deceitful behavior in Psalm 36:4.