Psalms 36:1-9 ▼

1 For the choir director. Of David, the L ord ’s servant. An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked person: Dread of God has no effect on him.

2 For with his flattering opinion of himself, he does not discover and hate his iniquity.

3 The words from his mouth are malicious and deceptive; he has stopped acting wisely and doing good.

4 Even on his bed he makes malicious plans. He sets himself on a path that is not good, and he does not reject evil.

5 LORD, your faithful love reaches to heaven, your faithfulness to the clouds.

6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your judgments like the deepest sea. LORD, you preserve people and animals.

7 How priceless your faithful love is, God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

8 They are filled from the abundance of your house. You let them drink from your refreshing stream.

9 For the wellspring of life is with you. By means of your light we see light.