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 servant of the Lord, of David. Sin whispers within the heart of the wicked, who have no dread of God before their 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).
It flatters them in their eyes that their sin will not be found out.
3 [Everything] that they say is deceitful and full of lies; they no longer do what is good and are no longer wise.
First, their speech becomes wicked and false, they give up acting wisely and well.
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.
Then they plot deliberate wrong, take their stand on the wicked way, without the least shrinking from 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.
Your love, O Lord, touches the heavens, your faithfulness reaches 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.
Your justice is like the great mountains, your judgments are like the broad sea. Lord, you save people and animals.
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 your love, O God! All may seek shelter in the shadow of your 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 feast on the fat of your house, they drink of your brook of delights.
9 You are the one who causes everything to live; your light is what enables us to see.
For with you is the fountain of life, in the light that is yours 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 your grace to the faithful, your love to the upright in heart.
11 Do not allow proud people [SYN] to attack me, or allow wicked people to chase me away.
Let no arrogant foot tread upon me, no wicked hand drive me to exile.
12 Look where evil people have fallen on the ground, defeated; they were thrown down, and they will never rise again.
There the workers of wrong lie prostrate, thrust down to rise up no more.
