1 Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart;

there is no fear of God before his eyes.

2 For he flatters himself in his own eyes

that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.

3 The words of his mouth are mischief and deceit;

he has ceased to act wisely and do good.

4 He plots mischief while on his bed;

he sets himself in a way that is not good;

he spurns not evil.

5 Thy steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,

thy faithfulness to the clouds.