Psalms — Chapter 36

1The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.

2For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.

3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.

4He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.

5Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.

6Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.

7How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

9For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.

10O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

11Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.

12There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.

1The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, There is no fear of God before his eyes.

2For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, That his iniquity will not be found out and be hated.

3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: He hath ceased to be wise [and] to do good.

4He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; He setteth himself in a way that is not good; He abhorreth not evil.

5Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, is in the heavens; Thy faithfulness [reacheth] unto the skies.

6Thy righteousness is like the mountains of God; Thy judgments are a great deep: O Jehovah, thou preservest man and beast.

7How precious is thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.

8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; And thou wilt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

9For with thee is the fountain of life: In thy light shall we see light.

10Oh continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee, And thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

11Let not the foot of pride come against me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

12There are the workers of iniquity fallen: They are thrust down, and shall not be able to rise. Psalm 37 [A Psalm] of David.

1For the music director, an oracle, written by the Lord’s servant David. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not fear God,

2for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin.

3The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

4While he lies in bed he plans ways to sin. He is committed to a sinful lifestyle; he does not reject what is evil.

5O Lord, your loyal love reaches to the sky, your faithfulness to the clouds.

6Your justice is like the highest mountains, your fairness like the deepest sea; you, Lord, preserve mankind and the animal kingdom.

7How precious is your loyal love, O God! The human race finds shelter under your wings.

8They are filled with food from your house, and you allow them to drink from the river of your delicacies.

9For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.

10Extend your loyal love to your faithful followers, and vindicate the morally upright.

11Do not let arrogant men overtake me, or let evil men make me homeless.

12I can see the evildoers! They have fallen. They have been knocked down and are unable to get up.

1An inner sanctuary is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked: “There is no fear of God before his eyes.”

2For he flatters himself in his own eyes, too much to detect and hate his sin.

3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.

4He plots iniquity on his bed. He sets himself in a way that is not good. He doesn’t abhor evil.

5Your loving kindness, Yahweh, is in the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

6Your righteousness is like the mountains of God. Your judgments are like a great deep. Yahweh, you preserve man and animal.

7How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.

8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the abundance of your house. You will make them drink of the river of your pleasures.

9For with you is the spring of life. In your light shall we see light.

10Oh continue your loving kindness to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart.

11Don’t let the foot of pride come against me. Don’t let the hand of the wicked drive me away.

12There the workers of iniquity are fallen. They are thrust down, and shall not be able to rise.