Psalms 36
1 [Wicked people continually desire to] sin. They consider [IDM] that they do not need to revere God.
For the music director. A psalm of David, servant of the Lord. Evil speaks to the wicked, deep down in their minds, for in their eyes they have no need to respect God.
2 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).
In their own eyes they're so wonderful that they can't even see their sin and do something about it.
3 [Everything] that they say is deceitful and full of lies; they no longer do what is good and are no longer wise.
Whatever they say is deceptive and deceitful. They no longer do anything wisely or for good.
4 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.
Even when they're lying in bed they think up evil schemes. They commit themselves to a way of life that is no good. They choose evil, and don't reject it.
5 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.
Lord, your faithful love reaches to the heavens, your trustworthiness to the clouds.
6 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.
Your goodness is like the highest mountains, your fairness is like the deepest oceans. Lord, you save both the people and the animals.
7 God, your faithful love for us is very precious. You protect us like birds protect their baby birds under their wings [MET].
God, how priceless is your trustworthy love! Everyone can find protection under the shelter of your wings.
8 You provide for us plenty of food from the abundant supply [IDM] that you have; your great blessings for us [flow] like a river.
They gain strength from the wonderful food you provide in your house; you give them drink from your refreshing river.
9 You are the one who causes everything to live; your light is what enables us to see.
You are the source of life; you are the light by which we see.
10 Continue to faithfully love those who have experienced a relationship with you, and bless those who act righteously/justly.
Extend your trustworthy love to those who know you, and your goodness to those who truly live right.
11 Do not allow proud people [SYN] to attack me, or allow wicked people to chase me away.
Don't let the arrogant trample me down; don't let the wicked drive me out.
12 Look where evil people have fallen on the ground, defeated; they were thrown down, and they will never rise again.
Now look! See how those who do evil have fallen—thrown down, unable to get up.
