¹Evil speaks to the wicked, deep down in their minds, for in their eyes they have no need to respect God.[#36:1 The word used here to personify evil is that normally used when God is speaking.]

²In their own eyes they're so wonderful that they can't even see their sin and do something about it.[#36:2. The Hebrew of this verse is unclear.]

³Whatever they say is deceptive and deceitful. They no longer do anything wisely or for good.

⁴Even when they're lying in bed they think up evil schemes. They commit themselves to a way of life that is no good. They choose evil, and don't reject it.

⁵Lord, your faithful love reaches to the heavens, your trustworthiness to the clouds.

⁶Your goodness is like the highest mountains, your fairness is like the deepest oceans. Lord, you save both the people and the animals.

⁷God, how priceless is your trustworthy love! Everyone can find protection under the shelter of your wings.

⁸They gain strength from the wonderful food you provide in your house; you give them drink from your refreshing river.

⁹You are the source of life; you are the light by which we see.

¹⁰Extend your trustworthy love to those who know you, and your goodness to those who truly live right.

¹¹Don't let the arrogant trample me down; don't let the wicked drive me out.

¹²Now look! See how those who do evil have fallen—thrown down, unable to get up.