Psalms 36:11 Meaning and Explanation
“Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Prayer for protection from the proud and the wicked who seek to harm or displace the faithful.
The Context of Psalms 36:11
Prayer for protection against both the arrogance of the proud and the violence of the wicked.
What Does Psalms 36:11 Mean?
The image of 'the foot of pride come against me' personifies pride as an aggressive force—a stepping on, a trampling. The psalmist prays for protection from those arrogant enough to think they can overwhelm him. This is not a prayer for passive avoidance but for God to prevent the proud from carrying out their intended harm.
'The hand of the wicked remove me' speaks to displacement, exile, or elimination. The wicked's hand reaches out to take, to cast away. The prayer asks God to block this reaching hand, to not permit the wicked's plans to succeed. This is a prayer for active divine intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 36:11
What does Psalms 36:11 mean?
Prayer for protection from the proud and the wicked who seek to harm or displace the faithful.
What is the context of Psalms 36:11?
Prayer for protection against both the arrogance of the proud and the violence of the wicked.