Psalms 36
1 [Wicked people continually desire to] sin. They consider [IDM] that they do not need to revere God.
“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David, the servant of the Lord.” To speak of the ungodliness of the wicked is in my heart. He hath 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 flattereth himself in his own eyes, Till his iniquity is found out and hated.
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 iniquity and deceit; He neglecteth to be wise and 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 deviseth mischief upon his bed; He persevereth in an evil way; He abhorreth not sin.
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.
Thy goodness, O LORD! reacheth to the heavens, And thy faithfulness 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 like the high mountains; Thy judgments are a great deep; Thou, O LORD! preservest man and beast!
7 God, your faithful love for us is very precious. You protect us like birds protect their baby birds under their wings [MET].
How precious is thy loving-kindness, O God! Yea, the sons of men seek refuge under the shadow 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 are satisfied with the abundance of thy house, And thou causest them to drink of the full stream of thy pleasures.
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; Through thy light we see light.
10 Continue to faithfully love those who have experienced a relationship with you, and bless those who act righteously/justly.
O continue thy loving-kindness to them that know thee, And thy favor 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 the proud come upon me, Nor the hand of the wicked remove me!
12 Look where evil people have fallen on the ground, defeated; they were thrown down, and they will never rise again.
Lo! already are the workers of iniquity fallen; They are cast down; they are unable to rise!
