Psalms [Praises] 36:1-8

¹An inner sanctuary is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked: “There is no fear of Elohim ·God, Judge· before his eyes.”

²For he flatters himself in his own eyes, too much to detect and hate his sin.

³The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.

⁴He plots iniquity on his bed. He sets himself in a way that is not good. He does not abhor evil.

⁵Your cheshed ·loving-kindness·, Adonai , is in the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

⁶Your righteousness is like the mountains of God. Your judgments are like a great deep. Adonai , you preserve man and animal.

⁷How precious is your cheshed ·loving-kindness·, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.

⁸They shall be abundantly satisfied with the abundance of your house. You will make them drink of the river of your pleasures.