Psalms 36
1 For the music director. A psalm of David, servant of the Lord. Evil speaks to the wicked, deep down in their minds, for in their eyes they have no need to respect God.
To the Chief Musician. Of the Servant of Yahweh—of David. Declareth the transgression of the lawless one, within my heart, There is, no dread of God, before his eyes;
2 In their own eyes they're so wonderful that they can't even see their sin and do something about it.
For he flattereth himself [too much] in his own eyes, to find his iniquity—to hate [it].
3 Whatever they say is deceptive and deceitful. They no longer do anything wisely or for good.
The words of his mouth, are iniquity and deceit, he hath left off to show discretion by doing well:
4 Even when they're lying in bed they think up evil schemes. They commit themselves to a way of life that is no good. They choose evil, and don't reject it.
Iniquity, deviseth he upon his bed, —he taketh his stand in a way, not good, Wrong, doth he not abhor!
5 Lord, your faithful love reaches to the heavens, your trustworthiness to the clouds.
O Yahweh! in the heavens, is thy lovingkindness, Thy faithfulness, as far as the fleecy clouds:
6 Your goodness is like the highest mountains, your fairness is like the deepest oceans. Lord, you save both the people and the animals.
Thy righteousness, is like mighty mountains, and, thy just decrees, are a great resounding deep, —Man and beast, thou savest, O Yahweh!
7 God, how priceless is your trustworthy love! Everyone can find protection under the shelter of your wings.
How precious thy lovingkindness, O God, —Therefore, the sons of men, under the shadow of thy wings, seek refuge:
8 They gain strength from the wonderful food you provide in your house; you give them drink from your refreshing river.
They abundantly relish the fatness of thy house, —And out of the full stream of thine own pleasures, thou givest them to drink.
9 You are the source of life; you are the light by which we see.
For, with thee, is the fountain of life, In thy light, we see light.
10 Extend your trustworthy love to those who know you, and your goodness to those who truly live right.
Prolong thy lovingkindness unto them who know thee, —and thy righteousness, to the upright in heart.
11 Don't let the arrogant trample me down; don't let the wicked drive me out.
Let not the foot of pride reach me, nor, the hand of the lawless, scare me away.
12 Now look! See how those who do evil have fallen—thrown down, unable to get up.
There did the workers of iniquity fall, —thrust down and not able to rise!
