Psalms 36
36
For the music director. A psalm of David, servant of the Lord.
1Evil#36:1 The word used here to personify evil is that normally used when God is speaking. speaks to the wicked, deep down in their minds, for in their eyes they have no need to respect God.
2In their own eyes they're so wonderful that they can't even see their sin and do something about it.#36:2. The Hebrew of this verse is unclear.
3Whatever they say is deceptive and deceitful. They no longer do anything wisely or for good.
4Even 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.
5Lord, your faithful love reaches to the heavens, your trustworthiness to the clouds.
6Your goodness is like the highest mountains, your fairness is like the deepest oceans. Lord, you save both the people and the animals.
7God, how priceless is your trustworthy love! Everyone can find protection under the shelter of your wings.
8They gain strength from the wonderful food you provide in your house; you give them drink from your refreshing river.
9You are the source of life; you are the light by which we see.
10Extend your trustworthy love to those who know you, and your goodness to those who truly live right.
11Don't let the arrogant trample me down; don't let the wicked drive me out.
12Now look! See how those who do evil have fallen—thrown down, unable to get up.
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Psalms 36
36
(For the music leader by David, the Lord's servant.)
Human Sin and God's Goodness
1 #
Ro 3.18. Sinners don't respect God;
sin is all they think about.
2They like themselves too much
to hate their own sins
or even to see them.
3They tell deceitful lies,
and they don't have the sense
to live right.
4Those people stay awake,
thinking up mischief,
and they follow the wrong road,
refusing to turn from sin.
5Your love is faithful, Lord,
and even the clouds in the sky
can depend on you.
6Your decisions are always fair.
They are firm like mountains,
deep like the sea,
and all people and animals
are under your care.
7Your love is a treasure,
and everyone finds shelter
in the shadow of your wings.
8You give your guests a feast
in your house,
and you serve a tasty drink
that flows like a river.
9The life-giving fountain
belongs to you,
and your light gives light
to each of us.
10Our Lord, keep showing love
to everyone who knows you,
and use your power to save all
whose thoughts please you.
11Don't let those proud
and merciless people
kick me around
or chase me away.
12Look at those wicked people!
They are knocked down,
never to get up again.
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