Psalms 36

Wickedness of Humanity and Goodness of God.

For the music director. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord.

11Wrongdoing speaks to the ungodly within 2his heart; There is 3no fear of God before his eyes.2For it 4flatters him in his own eyes Concerning the discovery of his wrongful deed and the hatred of it.3The 5words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit; He has 6ceased to 7be wise and to do good.4He 8plans wickedness on his bed; He sets himself on a 9path that is not good; He 10does not reject evil.

5Your 11mercy, Lord, 12extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.6Your 13righteousness is like the 14mountains of God; Your 15judgments are like the great deep. Lord, You 1617protect mankind and animals.7How 18precious is Your mercy, God! And the sons of mankind 19take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.8They 20drink their fill of the 21abundance of Your house; And You allow them to drink from the 22river of Your delights.9For the 23fountain of life is with You; In Your light we see light.

10Prolong Your mercy to 24those who know You, And Your 25righteousness to the upright of heart.11May the foot of pride not come upon me, And may the hand of the wicked not drive me away.12Those who do injustice have fallen there; They have been thrust down and 26cannot rise.