Old Testament · Psalms

Psalms 36

1To the leader. Of the servant of YHWH, of David.

2An utterance of transgression to the wicked is in the midst of my heart: there is no dread of God before his eyes.

3For it flatters him in his own eyes, to find his iniquity, to hate.

4The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit; he has ceased to be wise, to do good.

5He devises iniquity upon his bed; he sets himself on a way not good; he does not reject evil.

6YHWH, in the heavens is your lovingkindness; your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

7Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgment (mishpat) is a great deep; man (adam) and beast you save (yasha), YHWH.

8How precious is your lovingkindness, God! And the sons of man (adam) take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

9They are saturated from the fatness of your house, and the river of your delights you make them drink.

10For with you is the fountain of life (chai); in your light we see light.

11Draw out your lovingkindness to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright of heart.

12Let not the foot of pride come to me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

13There the workers of iniquity have fallen; they are thrust down and are not able to rise.

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