Psalms 36 — ULB

For the chief musician. A psalm of David the servant of Yahweh.

36Verse 1An evil man speaks of his transgression from deep in his heart,
there is no fear of God in his eyes.
^{Verse 2}For he comforts himself,
thinking that his sin will not be discovered and be hated.
^{Verse 3}His words are sinful and deceitful;
he does not want to be wise and do good.
^{Verse 4}While he lies in bed, he plans ways to sin;
he sets out on an evil way;
he does not reject evil.
^{Verse 5}Your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, reaches to the heavens;
your loyalty reaches to the clouds.
^{Verse 6}Your righteousness is like the mountains of God;
your judgments are like the great deep.
Yahweh, you preserve both mankind and the animals.
^{Verse 7}How precious is your covenant faithfulness, God!
Humanity takes refuge under the shadow of your wings.
^{Verse 8}They feast upon the abundance of your house;
you let them drink from the river of your delights.
^{Verse 9}For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we will see light.
^{Verse 10}Extend your covenant faithfulness fully to those who know you,
your defense to the upright of heart.
^{Verse 11}Do not let the foot of the arrogant man come near to me.
Do not let the hand of the wicked drive me away.
^{Verse 12}Over there the evildoers have fallen;
they are knocked down and are not able to get up.