Psalms 36 — NETB

For the music director; written by the Lord’s servant, David; an oracle.

36Verse 1An evil man is rebellious to the core.
He does not fear God,
^{Verse 2}for he is too proud
to recognize and give up his sin.
^{Verse 3}The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful;
he does not care about doing what is wise and right.
^{Verse 4}He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed;
he is committed to a sinful lifestyle;
he does not reject what is evil.
^{Verse 5}O Lord, your loyal love reaches to the sky;
your faithfulness to the clouds.
^{Verse 6}Your justice is like the highest mountains,
your fairness like the deepest sea;
you preserve mankind and the animal kingdom.
^{Verse 7}How precious is your loyal love, O God!
The human race finds shelter under your wings.
^{Verse 8}They are filled with food from your house,
and you allow them to drink from the river of your delicacies.
^{Verse 9}For you are the one who gives
and sustains life.
^{Verse 10}Extend your loyal love to your faithful followers,
and vindicate the morally upright!
^{Verse 11}Do not let arrogant men overtake me,
or let evil men make me homeless!
^{Verse 12}I can see the evildoers! They have fallen!
They have been knocked down and are unable to get up!