Psalm 36
Vers 1
Deep in my heart I know the voice
that lures the wicked to his choice
of sin and self-delusion.
Without all fear of God is he,
and blinded by complacency,
he dreads no retribution.
The words he speaks are wicked lies;
he sneers at what is good and wise
in malice unrelenting.
In bed at night he plots deceit.
On crooked paths he sets his feet,
from evil not repenting.
Vers 2
O LORD, your faithfulness and love
reach to the heights of heaven above.
Your justice lasts forever;
it is like mountains vast and steep;
your judgments all are ocean-deep.
Both man and beast you favour.
We in the shadow of your wings
to you, O LORD, for refuge cling;
you will not let us perish.
All whom you to your feasts invite
will drink from rivers of delight.
Your precious love we cherish.
Vers 3
In your light we see light, O LORD;
you are the fount from which is poured
life bountiful and precious.
Let not your caring love depart
from those who are of upright heart;
for evermore be gracious.
O let me not by men of pride
be trampled down or pushed aside
and scornfully mistreated.
See how God vindicates his own:
there lie the wicked, overthrown
and utterly defeated!
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