English Standard Version

Psalm 36:1-8 English Standard Version (ESV)

1. Transgression speaks to the wickeddeep in his heart; there is no fear of Godbefore his eyes.

2. For he flatters himself in his own eyesthat his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.

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

4. He plots trouble while on his bed;he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject evil.

5. Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,your faithfulness to the clouds.

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

7. How precious is your steadfast love, O God!The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

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