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.

למנצח לעבד-יהוה לדוד ב נאם-פשע לרשע בקרב לבי אין-פחד אלהים לנגד עיניו

2 In their own eyes they're so wonderful that they can't even see their sin and do something about it.

כי-החליק אליו בעיניו למצא עונו לשנא

3 Whatever they say is deceptive and deceitful. They no longer do anything wisely or for good.

דברי-פיו און ומרמה חדל להשכיל להיטיב

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.

און יחשב--על-משכבו יתיצב על-דרך לא-טוב רע לא ימאס

5 Lord, your faithful love reaches to the heavens, your trustworthiness to the clouds.

יהוה בהשמים חסדך אמונתך עד-שחקים

6 Your goodness is like the highest mountains, your fairness is like the deepest oceans. Lord, you save both the people and the animals.

צדקתך כהררי-אל--משפטיך תהום רבה אדם ובהמה תושיע יהוה

7 God, how priceless is your trustworthy love! Everyone can find protection under the shelter of your wings.

מה-יקר חסדך אלהים ובני אדם--בצל כנפיך יחסיון

8 They gain strength from the wonderful food you provide in your house; you give them drink from your refreshing river.

ירוין מדשן ביתך ונחל עדניך תשקם

9 You are the source of life; you are the light by which we see.

כי-עמך מקור חיים באורך נראה-אור

10 Extend your trustworthy love to those who know you, and your goodness to those who truly live right.

משך חסדך לידעיך וצדקתך לישרי-לב

11 Don't let the arrogant trample me down; don't let the wicked drive me out.

אל-תבואני רגל גאוה ויד-רשעים אל-תנדני

12 Now look! See how those who do evil have fallen—thrown down, unable to get up.

שם נפלו פעלי און דחו ולא-יכלו קום