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.