Psalms 36

Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes.

For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.

The words of his mouth are mischief and deceit; he has ceased to act wisely and do good.

He plots mischief while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he spurns not evil.

Your mercy, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.

Your righteousness is like the mountains of God, your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O Lord.

How precious is your mercy, O God! The children of men take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights.

For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.

O continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your salvation to the upright of heart!

Let not the foot of arrogance come upon me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.

There the evildoers lie prostrate, they are thrust down, unable to rise.