Psalms 36
1 To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid, the servant of the Lord. Wickedness sayeth to the wicked man, euen in mine heart, that there is no feare of God before his eyes.
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.
2 For hee flattereth himselfe in his owne eyes, while his iniquitie is foud worthy to be hated.
In their own eyes they're so wonderful that they can't even see their sin and do something about it.
3 The wordes of his mouth are iniquitie and deceit: hee hath left off to vnderstand and to doe good.
Whatever they say is deceptive and deceitful. They no longer do anything wisely or for good.
4 Hee imagineth mischiefe vpon his bed: he setteth himselfe vpon a way, that is not good, and doeth not abhorre euill.
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.
5 Thy mercy, O Lord, reacheth vnto the heauens, and thy faithfulnesse vnto the cloudes.
Lord, your faithful love reaches to the heavens, your trustworthiness to the clouds.
6 Thy righteousnesse is like the mightie moutaines: thy iudgements are like a great deepe: thou, Lord, doest saue man and beast.
Your goodness is like the highest mountains, your fairness is like the deepest oceans. Lord, you save both the people and the animals.
7 How excellent is thy mercy, O God! therefore the children of men trust vnder the shadowe of thy wings.
God, how priceless is your trustworthy love! Everyone can find protection under the shelter of your wings.
8 They shall be satisfied with the fatnesse of thine house, and thou shalt giue them drinke out of the riuer of thy pleasures.
They gain strength from the wonderful food you provide in your house; you give them drink from your refreshing river.
9 For with thee is the well of life, and in thy light shall we see light.
You are the source of life; you are the light by which we see.
10 Extend thy louing kindnes vnto them that knowe thee, and thy righteousnesse vnto them that are vpright in heart.
Extend your trustworthy love to those who know you, and your goodness to those who truly live right.
11 Let not ye foote of pride come against me, and let not the hand of ye wicked men moue me.
Don't let the arrogant trample me down; don't let the wicked drive me out.
12 There they are fallen that worke iniquity: they are cast downe, and shall not be able to rise.
Now look! See how those who do evil have fallen—thrown down, unable to get up.
