36:1 For the director of music. Of David the servant of the LORD. An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes.

36:2 For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin.

36:3 The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and to do good.

36:4 Even on his bed he plots evil; he commits himself to a sinful course and does not reject what is wrong.

36:5 Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.

36:6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O LORD, you preserve both man and beast.

36:7 How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.

36:8 They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights.

36:9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.

36:10 Continue your love to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart.

36:11 May the foot of the proud not come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.

36:12 See how the evildoers lie fallen--thrown down, not able to rise!