Psalm 36

The Wickedness of Man^h

36^* Sin speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts;

they reject God and have no reverence for him.

²Because they think so highly of themselves,

they think that God will not discover their sin and condemn it.

³Their speech is wicked and full of lies;

they no longer do what is wise and good.

⁴They make evil plans as they lie in bed;

nothing they do is good,

and they never reject anything evil.

The Goodness of God

⁵Lord, your constant love reaches the heavens;

your faithfulness extends to the skies.

⁶Your righteousness is towering like the mountains;

your justice is like the depths of the sea.

People and animals are in your care.

⁷How precious, O God, is your constant love!

We findⁱ protection under the shadow of your wings.

⁸We feast on the abundant food you provide;

you let us drink from the river of your goodness.

⁹You are the source of all life,

and because of your light we see the light.

¹⁰Continue to love those who know you

and to do good to those who are righteous.

¹¹Do not let proud people attack me

or the wicked make me run away.

¹²See where evil people have fallen.

There they lie, unable to rise.