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Psalm 36

Human Wickedness and Divine Goodness

To the leader. Of David, the servant of the Lord.
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 judgements 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.