Psalms 36

1For the Leader. [A Psalm] of David the servant of YHWH. Transgression speaketh to the wicked, methinks— There is no fear of God before his eyes.

2For it flattereth him in his eyes, Until his iniquity be found, and he be hated.

3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit; He hath left off to be wise, to do good.

4He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; He setteth himself in a way that is not good; He abhorreth not evil.

5Thy lovingkindness, O YHWH, is in the heavens; Thy faithfulness reacheth unto the skies.

6Thy righteousness is like the mighty mountains; Thy judgments are like the great deep; Man and beast Thou preservest, O YHWH.

7How precious is Thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Thy wings.

8They are abundantly satisfied with the fatness of Thy house; And Thou makest them drink of the river of Thy pleasures.

9For with Thee is the fountain of life; In Thy light do we see light.

10O continue Thy lovingkindness unto them that know Thee; And Thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

11Let not the foot of pride overtake me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

12There are the workers of iniquity fallen; They are thrust down, and are not able to rise.