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.

For the chief musician. A psalm of David the servant of Yahweh. An evil man speaks of his transgression from deep in his heart, there is no fear of God in his eyes.

2 For it flattereth him in his eyes, until his iniquity be found, and he be hated.

For he comforts himself, thinking that his sin will not be discovered and be hated.

3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit; he hath left off to be wise, to do good.

His words are sinful and deceitful; he does not want to be wise and do good.

4 He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.

While he lies in bed, he plans ways to sin; he sets out on an evil way; he does not reject evil.

5 Thy lovingkindness, O LORD, is in the heavens; Thy faithfulness reacheth unto the skies.

Your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, reaches to the heavens; your loyalty reaches 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 righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep. Yahweh, you preserve both mankind and the animals.

7 How precious is Thy lovingkindness, O God! and the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Thy wings.

How precious is your covenant faithfulness, God! Humanity takes refuge under the shadow of your wings.

8 They are abundantly satisfied with the fatness of Thy house; and Thou makest them drink of the river of Thy pleasures.

They feast upon the abundance of your house; you let them drink from the river of your delights.

9 For with Thee is the fountain of life; in Thy light do we see light.

For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we will see light.

10 O continue Thy lovingkindness unto them that know Thee; and Thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

Extend your covenant faithfulness fully to those who know you, your defense to the upright of heart.

11 Let not the foot of pride overtake me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

Do not let the foot of the arrogant man come near to me. Do not let the hand of the wicked drive me away.

12 There are the workers of iniquity fallen; they are thrust down, and are not able to rise.

Over there the evildoers have fallen; they are knocked down and are not able to get up.