Psalms 36
1 For the Leader. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. Transgression speaketh to the wicked, methinks — there is no fear of God before his eyes.
[Wicked people continually desire to] sin. They consider [IDM] that they do not need to revere God.
2 For it flattereth him in his eyes, until his iniquity be found, and he be hated.
Because they are very proud, they do not think that God will discover their sins and condemn them (OR, they do not think about their sins and hate themselves for it).
3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit; he hath left off to be wise, to do good.
[Everything] that they say is deceitful and full of lies; they no longer do what is good and are no longer wise.
4 He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
While they are lying on their beds, they plan to do things to harm [others]; they are determined to do things that are not good, and they never refuse [to do what is] evil.
5 Thy lovingkindness, O LORD, is in the heavens; Thy faithfulness reacheth unto the skies.
Yahweh, your faithful love for us reaches as high as the heavens, you faithfully [do what you have promised]; [it is as though your doing that] extends up to the clouds.
6 Thy righteousness is like the mighty mountains; Thy judgments are like the great deep; man and beast Thou preservest, O LORD.
Your righteous behavior is [as permanent as] the highest mountains [MET], your acting justly [will continue as long as] the deepest oceans [exist]. You take care of people and you take care of animals.
7 How precious is Thy lovingkindness, O God! and the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Thy wings.
God, your faithful love for us is very precious. You protect us like birds protect their baby birds under their wings [MET].
8 They are abundantly satisfied with the fatness of Thy house; and Thou makest them drink of the river of Thy pleasures.
You provide for us plenty of food from the abundant supply [IDM] that you have; your great blessings for us [flow] like a river.
9 For with Thee is the fountain of life; in Thy light do we see light.
You are the one who causes everything to live; your light is what enables us to see.
10 O continue Thy lovingkindness unto them that know Thee; and Thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
Continue to faithfully love those who have experienced a relationship with you, and bless those who act righteously/justly.
11 Let not the foot of pride overtake me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.
Do not allow proud people [SYN] to attack me, or allow wicked people to chase me away.
12 There are the workers of iniquity fallen; they are thrust down, and are not able to rise.
Look where evil people have fallen on the ground, defeated; they were thrown down, and they will never rise again.
