Joe: Alright, so tell us about Psalms 36.
Bible Expert: Sure Joe, Psalms 36 is a prayer of confidence in God and a warning against the wicked. It begins by describing the wickedness of the wicked and how the Lord is their refuge. It continues by praising God's faithfulness, mercy, and justice. It ends with a call to trust in the Lord and to live in righteousness.
Joe: Hmmm, interesting. So what does it mean to live in righteousness?
Bible Expert: Living in righteousness is living in accordance with the will of God. It means living according to His commandments and standards. It means living a life of holiness and obedience to God.
Joe: That sounds a lot like a lot of the other Psalms I've heard of. Is there anything unique about this one?
Bible Expert: Yes, there is. Psalms 36 is particularly unique because it's written as a prayer of confidence in God. The writer is trusting in God and affirming His faithfulness and justice even in the midst of wickedness. He's acknowledging that God is in control and will ultimately prevail.
Joe: Wow, that's awesome. Alright, Jamie, let's take a quick commercial break and then when we come back, let's talk about the author of this Psalm.