Psalms 36

1 For the end, by David the servant of the Lord. The transgressor, that he may sin, says within himself, [that] there is no fear of God before his eyes.

For the chief musician. A psalm of David the servant of Yahweh. An evil man speaks of his transgression from deep in his heart, there is no fear of God in his eyes.

2 For he has dealt craftily before him, to discover his iniquity and hate it.

For he comforts himself, thinking that his sin will not be discovered and be hated.

3 The words of his mouth are transgression and deceit: he is not inclined to understand [how] to do good.

His words are sinful and deceitful; he does not want to be wise and do good.

4 He devises iniquity on his bed; he gives himself to every evil way; and does not abhor evil.

While he lies in bed, he plans ways to sin; he sets out on an evil way; he does not reject evil.

5 O Lord, your mercy is in the heaven; and your truth [reaches] to the clouds.

Your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, reaches to the heavens; your loyalty reaches to the clouds.

6 Your righteousness is as the mountains of God, your judgements are as a great deep: O Lord, you will preserve men and beasts.

Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep. Yahweh, you preserve both mankind and the animals.

7 How have you multiplied your mercy, O God! so the children of men shall trust in the shelter of your wings.

How precious is your covenant faithfulness, God! Humanity takes refuge under the shadow of your wings.

8 They shall be fully satisfied with the fatness of your house; and you shall cause them to drink of the full stream of your delights.

They feast upon the abundance of your house; you let them drink from the river of your delights.

9 For with you is the fountain of life: in your light we shall see light.

For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we will see light.

10 Extend your mercy to them that know you; and your righteousness to the upright in heart.

Extend your covenant faithfulness fully to those who know you, your defense to the upright of heart.

11 Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of sinners move me.

Do not let the foot of the arrogant man come near to me. Do not let the hand of the wicked drive me away.

12 There have all the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast out, and shall not be able to stand.

Over there the evildoers have fallen; they are knocked down and are not able to get up.