Psalms 36

1 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.

[Wicked people continually desire to] sin. They consider [IDM] that they do not need to revere God.

2 For he has dealt craftily before him, to discover his iniquity and hate it.

Because they are very proud, they do not think that God will discover their sins and condemn them (OR, they do not think about their sins and hate themselves for it).

3 The words of his mouth are transgression and deceit: he is not inclined to understand [how] to do good.

[Everything] that they say is deceitful and full of lies; they no longer do what is good and are no longer wise.

4 He devises iniquity on his bed; he gives himself to every evil way; and does not abhor evil.

While they are lying on their beds, they plan to do things to harm [others]; they are determined to do things that are not good, and they never refuse [to do what is] evil.

5 O Lord, your mercy is in the heaven; and your truth [reaches] to the clouds.

Yahweh, your faithful love for us reaches as high as the heavens, you faithfully [do what you have promised]; [it is as though your doing that] extends up to the clouds.

6 Your righteousness is as the mountains of God, your judgements are as a great deep: O Lord, you will preserve men and beasts.

Your righteous behavior is [as permanent as] the highest mountains [MET], your acting justly [will continue as long as] the deepest oceans [exist]. You take care of people and you take care of animals.

7 How have you multiplied your mercy, O God! so the children of men shall trust in the shelter of your wings.

God, your faithful love for us is very precious. You protect us like birds protect their baby birds under their wings [MET].

8 They shall be fully satisfied with the fatness of your house; and you shall cause them to drink of the full stream of your delights.

You provide for us plenty of food from the abundant supply [IDM] that you have; your great blessings for us [flow] like a river.

9 For with you is the fountain of life: in your light we shall see light.

You are the one who causes everything to live; your light is what enables us to see.

10 Extend your mercy to them that know you; and your righteousness to the upright in heart.

Continue to faithfully love those who have experienced a relationship with you, and bless those who act righteously/justly.

11 Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of sinners move me.

Do not allow proud people [SYN] to attack me, or allow wicked people to chase me away.

12 There have all the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast out, and shall not be able to stand.

Look where evil people have fallen on the ground, defeated; they were thrown down, and they will never rise again.