Psalms 36
36
Psalm 36
For the music leader. Of the LORD’s servant David.
1I know the sinful utterance of the wicked:#36.1 Heb uncertain
No fear of God confronts their own eyes,
2because in their own eyes they are slick with talk
about their guilt ever being found out and despised.#36.2 Heb uncertain
3The words of their mouths are evil and dishonest.
They have stopped being wise and stopped doing good.
4They plot evil even while resting in bed!
They commit themselves to a path that is no good.
They don’t reject what is evil.
5But your loyal love, LORD, extends to the skies;
your faithfulness reaches the clouds.
6Your righteousness is like the strongest mountains;
your justice is like the deepest sea.
LORD, you save both humans and animals.
7Your faithful love is priceless, God!
Humanity finds refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8They feast on the bounty of your house;
you let them drink from your river of pure joy.
9Within you is the spring of life.
In your light, we see light.
10Extend your faithful love to those who know you;
extend your righteousness to those whose heart is right.
11Don’t let the feet of arrogant people walk all over me;
don’t let the hands of the wicked drive me off.
12Look—right there is where the evildoers have fallen,
pushed 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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