Psalm 36

1  TRANSGRESSION [like an oracle] speaks to the wicked deep in his heart. There is no fear or dread of God before his eyes. 2  For he flatters and deceives himself in his own eyes that his iniquity will not be found out and be hated.3  The words of his mouth are wrong and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and to do good.4  He plans wrongdoing on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject or despise evil.5  Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, extend to the skies, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.6  Your righteousness is like the mountains of God, Your judgments are like the great deep. O Lord, You preserve man and beast.7  How precious is Your steadfast love, O God! The children of men take refuge and put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.8  They relish and feast on the abundance of Your house; and You cause them to drink of the stream of Your pleasures.9  For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light. 10  O continue Your loving-kindness to those who know You, Your righteousness (salvation) to the upright in heart.11  Let not the foot of pride overtake me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.12  There the workers of iniquity fall and lie prostrate; they are thrust down and shall not be able to rise.

Psalm 36

For the music director; written by the Lord’s servant, David; an oracle.

1 An evil man is rebellious to the core.
He does not fear God,

2 for he is too proud
to recognize and give up his sin.

3 The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful;
he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

4 He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed;
he is committed to a sinful lifestyle;
he does not reject what is evil.

5 O Lord, your loyal love reaches to the sky;
your faithfulness to the clouds.

6 Your justice is like the highest mountains,
your fairness like the deepest sea;
you preserve mankind and the animal kingdom.

7 How precious is your loyal love, O God!
The human race finds shelter under your wings.

8 They are filled with food from your house,
and you allow them to drink from the river of your delicacies.

9 For you are the one who gives
and sustains life.

10 Extend your loyal love to your faithful followers,
and vindicate the morally upright!

11 Do not let arrogant men overtake me,
or let evil men make me homeless!

12 I can see the evildoers! They have fallen!
They have been knocked down and are unable to get up!