1(36) For the end, by David the servant of the Lord. The transgressor, that he may sin, says within himself, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
2For he has dealt craftily before him, to discover his iniquity and hate it.
3The words of his mouth are transgression and deceit: he is not inclined to understand how to do good.
4He devises iniquity on his bed; he gives himself to every evil way; and does not abhor evil.
5O Lord, your mercy is in the heaven; and your truth reaches to the clouds.