(36:1) A Disrespect to God - Because the wicked have no fear of God, nothing restrains them from sinning. They plunge ahead as if nothing will happen to them. But God is just and is only delaying their punishment. This knowledge should hold us back from sinning. Let the fear of God do its work in you to keep you from sin. In your gratitude for God's love and mercy, don't ignore his justice. 

(36:5-8) God's Mercy - In contrast to evil people and their wicked plots that end in failure, God will triumph. He is faithful, righteous, and kind. His mercy reaches to the heavens; his faithfulness reaches to the clouds; his righteousness is as solid as the mountains; his judgments are as full of wisdom as the oceans are with water. We need not fear evil people, because we know that God loves us, judges evil, and will care for us throughout eternity. 

(36:6-7) David Praises God. David praises God for his tender care of all living creatures. Although humans are made uniquely in God's image and hold a special leadership role in creation, it is clear God has a deep affection for animals, which are part of his marvelous creation. From the very beginning, God showed his love for animals. He even told Adam to give names to all of them (Genesis 2:18-20). After he was born, Jesus was placed in a manger, which is a feeding trough for animals (Luke 2:7). While we don't elevate animals to the same status as human beings, God's created order calls us to care for them and never abuse them. 

(36:9) The Fountain of Life - This vivid image- fountain of life"-gives us a sense of fresh, cleansing water giving life to the spiritually thirsty. This same picture is used in Jeremiah 2:13, where God is called the "fountain of living waters." Jesus spoke of himself as living water that could quench thirst forever and give eternal life (John 4:14). When we repent of our sins and ask Jesus to forgive us by faith, we receive this never-ending supply of life-giving water through the presence of the Holy Spirit (John 7:37-39).