36:1 TRANSGRESSION [like an oracle] speaks to the wicked deep in his heart. There is no fear {or} dread of God before his eyes. |
36:2 For he flatters {and} deceives himself in his own eyes that his iniquity will not be found out and be hated. |
36:3 The words of his mouth are wrong and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise {and} to do good. |
36:4 He plans wrongdoing on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject {or} despise evil. |
36:5 Your mercy {and} loving-kindness, O Lord, extend to the skies, {and} Your faithfulness to the clouds. |
36:6 Your righteousness is like the mountains of God, Your judgments are like the great deep. O Lord, You preserve man and beast. |
36:7 How precious is Your steadfast love, O God! The children of men take refuge {and} put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. |
36:8 They relish {and} feast on the abundance of Your house; and You cause them to drink of the stream of Your pleasures. |
36:9 For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light. |
36:10 O continue Your loving-kindness to those who know You, Your righteousness (salvation) to the upright in heart. |
36:11 Let not the foot of pride overtake me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away. |
36:12 There the workers of iniquity fall {and} lie prostrate; they are thrust down and shall not be able to rise. |