Psalm 1 draws a clear contrast between the actions and attitudes of righteous believers and wicked men.  Psalm 36 has a similar contrast between humans’ wickedness and the steadfast love of God.

In verses 1-4, the wicked man is described as:

• Letting transgression speak deep into his heart
• Having no fear of God before his eyes
• Flattering himself in his own eyes
• Self-deceiving himself about his iniquities
• Speaking words of trouble and deceit
• Ceasing to do acts of wisdom and good
• Plotting trouble early in the day
• Setting himself in a way that is not good
• Failing to reject evil

God, on the other hand:

• Has steadfast love that extends to the heavens
• Has faithfulness that extends to the clouds
• Has righteousness as large as mountains
• Has judgments deeper than the ocean
• Saves men and beasts
• Offers refuge and a feast to all of mankind
• Allows men to drink from his delights
• Has the fountain of life
• Allows men to see the light

The gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims that all men are wicked. Those who accept the free gift of God’s salvation by repenting and believing in Jesus will be continually transformed to be more like the God of Psalm 36.