Psalmorum 36
1 in finem servo Domini David dixit iniustus ut delinquat in semet ipso non est timor Dei ante oculos eius
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 quoniam dolose egit in conspectu eius ut inveniatur iniquitas eius ad odium
In their own eyes they're so wonderful that they can't even see their sin and do something about it.
3 verba oris eius iniquitas et dolus noluit intellegere ut bene ageret
Whatever they say is deceptive and deceitful. They no longer do anything wisely or for good.
4 iniquitatem meditatus est in cubili suo adstetit omni viae non bonae malitiam autem non odivit
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 Domine in caelo misericordia tua et veritas tua usque ad nubes
Lord, your faithful love reaches to the heavens, your trustworthiness to the clouds.
6 iustitia tua sicut montes Dei iudicia tua abyssus multa homines et iumenta salvabis Domine
Your goodness is like the highest mountains, your fairness is like the deepest oceans. Lord, you save both the people and the animals.
7 quemadmodum multiplicasti misericordiam tuam Deus filii autem hominum in tegmine alarum tuarum sperabunt
God, how priceless is your trustworthy love! Everyone can find protection under the shelter of your wings.
8 inebriabuntur ab ubertate domus tuae et torrente voluntatis tuae potabis eos
They gain strength from the wonderful food you provide in your house; you give them drink from your refreshing river.
9 quoniam apud te fons vitae in lumine tuo videbimus lumen
You are the source of life; you are the light by which we see.
10 praetende misericordiam tuam scientibus te et iustitiam tuam his qui recto sunt corde
Extend your trustworthy love to those who know you, and your goodness to those who truly live right.
11 non veniat mihi pes superbiae et manus peccatoris non moveat me
Don't let the arrogant trample me down; don't let the wicked drive me out.
12 ibi ceciderunt qui operantur iniquitatem expulsi sunt nec potuerunt stare
Now look! See how those who do evil have fallen—thrown down, unable to get up.
