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 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 משפטך 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׃