Psalms 36
1 [Wicked people continually desire to] sin. They consider [IDM] that they do not need to revere God.
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 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 comforts himself, thinking that his sin will not be discovered and be hated.
3 [Everything] that they say is deceitful and full of lies; they no longer do what is good and are no longer wise.
His words are sinful and deceitful; he does not want to be wise and 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.
While he lies in bed, he plans ways to sin; he sets out on an evil way; he does not reject 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 covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, reaches to the heavens; your loyalty 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.
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep. Yahweh, you preserve both mankind and the 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 is your covenant faithfulness, God! Humanity takes refuge under 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 upon the abundance of your house; you let them drink from the river of your 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 your light we will see light.
10 Continue to faithfully love those who have experienced a relationship with you, and bless those who act righteously/justly.
Extend your covenant faithfulness fully to those who know you, your defense to the upright of heart.
11 Do not allow proud people [SYN] to attack me, or allow wicked people to chase 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 Look where evil people have fallen on the ground, defeated; they were thrown down, and they will never rise again.
Over there the evildoers have fallen; they are knocked down and are not able to get up.
