Psalm 36:1

The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.

Cross-reference

Psalm 112:1 Contrast

Psalm 112:1 blesses the one who fears the Lord — the direct opposite of the wicked who have no fear in this verse.

Psalm 86:14 Parallel

Psalm 86:14 repeats the charge that the wicked do not set God before them — identical to the lack of fear in Psalm 36:1.

Psalm 54:3 Parallel

Psalm 54:3 says the wicked do not set God before themselves — mirroring the 'no fear of God before his eyes' in Psalm 36:1.

Psalm 19:9 Contrast

Psalm 19:9 extols the fear of the Lord as clean and enduring — the opposite of the wicked's absence of fear in Psalm 36:1.

Psalm 14:1 Parallel

Psalm 14:1 says the fool denies God in his heart — closely related to the wicked's lack of fear of God in Psalm 36:1.

Psalm 5:9 Parallel

Psalm 5:9 describes the wicked's inner destruction and deceitful speech — aligning with the transgression speaking in the heart in Psalm 36:1.

In Genesis 20:11, Abraham uses the identical phrase 'no fear of God' to explain his deception — a parallel situation.

Matthew 7:16-20 teaches that corrupt trees bear evil fruit, illustrating how the wicked's inner corruption (Psalm 36:1) produces sinful actions.

Romans 3:18 Citation

Romans 3:18 directly quotes this phrase 'no fear of God before their eyes' to indict all humanity.

1 Samuel 15:14 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 15:14, Samuel exposes Saul's disobedience, directly illustrating the wicked's transgression and absence of fear from Psalm 36:1.

Job 1:8 Contrast

Job 1:8 describes Job as one who fears God — the very thing the wicked lack in Psalm 36:1.

Revelation 14:7 commands 'Fear God' — the opposite of the wicked's lack, calling all to what they reject.

Hosea 5:4 Parallel

In Hosea 5:4, a spirit of whoredom prevents knowing the LORD — the same inner corruption that leaves no fear of God.

Jeremiah 2:19 states 'the fear of me is not in you' — directly echoing the lack of fear of God in Psalm 36:1.

Luke 23:40 Parallel

In Luke 23:40, the repentant thief rebukes the other with 'Do you not fear God?' — a direct echo of the wicked's missing fear.

Deuteronomy 25:18 describes the Amalekites as not fearing God — the same phrase used for the wicked here.

Jeremiah 36:24 notes the king and servants were not afraid of God's words — reflecting the absence of fear of God in Psalm 36:1.

Job 15:4 Parallel

Job 15:4 accuses Job of doing away with the fear of God — the same absence of fear described in Psalm 36:1.

1 Samuel 15:13 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 15:13, Saul claims to have obeyed God, but his actions reveal the self-deception and lack of fear described in Psalm 36:1.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 sums up duty as fearing God — the very thing the wicked in this verse reject.

Proverbs 20:11 Related theme

Proverbs 20:11 says actions reveal character, paralleling how the wicked's deeds in Psalm 36:1 show their lack of fear of God.

Proverbs 16:6 says fear of the Lord turns one from evil — contrasting with the wicked who lack that fear.

Proverbs 8:13 defines the fear of the Lord as hating evil — the opposite of the wicked's heart here.

In Matthew 12:34, Jesus links evil speech to an evil heart — mirroring the wicked's inner corruption described here.

Acts 8:21 Parallel

Acts 8:21 says Simon's 'heart is not right before God' — the same inner condition as having no fear of God.

Job 6:14 Related theme

Job 6:14 equates withholding kindness with forsaking the fear of God — echoing the absence of fear in Psalm 36:1.

Titus 1:16 Parallel

Titus 1:16 describes those who claim to know God but deny Him by deeds — the same lack of genuine fear seen here.