1. For the leader. Of David, the servant of the Lord.
2. Sin directs the heart of the wicked man;his eyes are closed to the fear of God.
3. For he lives with the delusion:his guilt will not be known and hated.
4. Empty and false are the words of his mouth;he has ceased to be wise and do good.
5. On his bed he hatches plots;he sets out on a wicked way;he does not reject evil.
6. Lord, your mercy reaches to heaven;your fidelity, to the clouds.
7. Your justice is like the highest mountains;your judgments, like the mighty deep;human being and beast you sustain, Lord.
8. How precious is your mercy, O God!The children of Adam take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
9. They feast on the rich food of your house;from your delightful stream you give them drink.