Psalms 36

To the director.[185] To the servant of the Lord. To David.

<1> Bad people do a very bad thing

when they say to themselves,

"I will not fear and respect God."

<2> They lie to themselves.

They don't see their own faults,

so they do not ask for forgiveness.

<3> Their words are wicked lies

that offer no wisdom and do no good.

<4> They make wicked plans

while lying in bed at night.

When they get up,

they go out to do no good and to refuse no evil.

<5> Lord, your faithful love reaches to the sky.

Your faithfulness is as high as the clouds.

<6> Your goodness is higher than the highest mountains.

Your fairness is deeper than the deepest ocean.

Lord, you protect people and animals.

<7> Nothing is more precious than your loving kindness.

People and angels[186] come to you for protection.

<8> They get strength from all the good things in your house.

You let them drink from your wonderful river.

<9> The fountain of life flows from you.

Your light lets us see light.

<10> Continue to love those who really know you,

and do good to for those who are true to you.[187]

<11> Don't let proud people trap me.

Don't let me be caught by evil people.

<12> Put this on their grave markers:

"Here fell the wicked.

They were crushed.

They will never stand up again."