Thursday, November 10, 2011

Psalm 36


[1]   Transgression speaks to the wicked  
          deep in their hearts;  
     there is no fear of God  
          before their eyes.  
[2]   For they flatter themselves in their own eyes  
          that their iniquity cannot be found out and hated.  
[3]   The words of their mouths are mischief and deceit;  
          they have ceased to act wisely and do good.  
[4]   They plot mischief while on their beds;  
          they are set on a way that is not good;  
          they do not reject evil.

[5]   Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens,  
          your faithfulness to the clouds.   
[6]   Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains,  
          your judgments are like the great deep;  
          you save humans and animals alike, O LORD.

[7]   How precious is your steadfast love, O God!  
          All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings.  
[8]   They feast on the abundance of your house,  
          and you give them drink from the river of your delights.  
[9]   For with you is the fountain of life;  
          in your light we see light.

[10]  O continue your steadfast love to those who know you,  
          and your salvation to the upright of heart!  
[11]  Do not let the foot of the arrogant tread on me,  
          or the hand of the wicked drive me away.  
[12]  There the evildoers lie prostrate;  
          they are thrust down, unable to rise.

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