| 1 | Transgression [like an oracle] speaks to the wicked deep in his heart. There is no fear
or
dread of God before his eyes. |
| 2 | For he flatters
and
deceives himself in his own eyes that his iniquity will not be found out and be hated. |
| 3 | The words of his mouth are wrong and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise
and
to do good. |
| 4 | He plans wrongdoing on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject
or
despise evil. |
| 5 | Your mercy
and
loving-kindness, O Lord, extend to the skies,
and
Your faithfulness to the clouds. |
| 6 | Your righteousness is like the mountains of God, Your judgments are like the great deep. O Lord, You preserve man and beast. |
| 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. |
| 8 | They relish
and
feast on the abundance of Your house; and You cause them to drink of the stream of Your pleasures. |
| 9 | For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light. |
| 10 | O continue Your loving-kindness to those who know You, Your righteousness (salvation) to the upright in heart. |
| 11 | Let not the foot of pride overtake me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away. |
| 12 | There the workers of iniquity fall
and
lie prostrate; they are thrust down and shall not be able to rise. |
Cross references:
-
Psalm 36:1 : Rom. 3:18.
-
Psalm 36:9 : John 4:10, 14.
|