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.