Psalms 36
1 To the Overseer. — By a servant of Jehovah, by David. The transgression of the wicked Is affirming within my heart, 'Fear of God is not before his eyes,
For the music director. A psalm of David, servant of the Lord. Evil speaks to the wicked, deep down in their minds, for in their eyes they have no need to respect God.
2 For he made [it] smooth to himself in his eyes, To find his iniquity to be hated.
In their own eyes they're so wonderful that they can't even see their sin and do something about it.
3 The words of his mouth [are] iniquity and deceit, He ceased to act prudently — to do good.
Whatever they say is deceptive and deceitful. They no longer do anything wisely or for good.
4 Iniquity he deviseth on his bed, He stationeth himself on a way not good, Evil he doth not refuse.'
Even when they're lying in bed they think up evil schemes. They commit themselves to a way of life that is no good. They choose evil, and don't reject it.
5 O Jehovah, in the heavens [is] Thy kindness, Thy faithfulness [is] unto the clouds.
Lord, your faithful love reaches to the heavens, your trustworthiness to the clouds.
6 Thy righteousness [is] as mountains of God, Thy judgments [are] a great deep. Man and beast Thou savest, O Jehovah.
Your goodness is like the highest mountains, your fairness is like the deepest oceans. Lord, you save both the people and the animals.
7 How precious [is] Thy kindness, O God, And the sons of men In the shadow of Thy wings do trust.
God, how priceless is your trustworthy love! Everyone can find protection under the shelter of your wings.
8 They are filled from the fatness of Thy house, And the stream of Thy delights Thou dost cause them to drink.
They gain strength from the wonderful food you provide in your house; you give them drink from your refreshing river.
9 For with Thee [is] a fountain of life, In Thy light we see light.
You are the source of life; you are the light by which we see.
10 Draw out Thy kindness to those knowing Thee, And Thy righteousness to the upright of heart.
Extend your trustworthy love to those who know you, and your goodness to those who truly live right.
11 Let not a foot of pride meet me, And a hand of the wicked let not move me.
Don't let the arrogant trample me down; don't let the wicked drive me out.
12 There have workers of iniquity fallen, They have been overthrown, And have not been able to arise!
Now look! See how those who do evil have fallen—thrown down, unable to get up.
