Psalms 36
1 [Wicked people continually desire to] sin. They consider [IDM] that they do not need to revere God.
For the end, by David the servant of the Lord. The transgressor, that he may sin, says within himself, [that] there is no fear of God before his eyes.
2 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).
For he has dealt craftily before him, to discover his iniquity and hate it.
3 [Everything] that they say is deceitful and full of lies; they no longer do what is good and are no longer wise.
The words of his mouth are transgression and deceit: he is not inclined to understand [how] to do good.
4 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.
He devises iniquity on his bed; he gives himself to every evil way; and does not abhor evil.
5 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.
O Lord, thy mercy is in the heaven; and thy truth [reaches] to the clouds.
6 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.
Thy righteousness is as the mountains of God, thy judgments are as a great deep: O Lord, thou wilt preserve men and beasts.
7 God, your faithful love for us is very precious. You protect us like birds protect their baby birds under their wings [MET].
How hast thou multiplied thy mercy, O God! so the children of men shall trust in the shelter of thy wings.
8 You provide for us plenty of food from the abundant supply [IDM] that you have; your great blessings for us [flow] like a river.
They shall be fully satisfied with the fatness of thine house; and thou shalt cause them to drink of the full stream of thy delights.
9 You are the one who causes everything to live; your light is what enables us to see.
For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light we shall see light.
10 Continue to faithfully love those who have experienced a relationship with you, and bless those who act righteously/justly.
Extend thy mercy to them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
11 Do not allow proud people [SYN] to attack me, or allow wicked people to chase me away.
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of sinners move me.
12 Look where evil people have fallen on the ground, defeated; they were thrown down, and they will never rise again.
There have all the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast out, and shall not be able to stand.
