Psalm 36

1. Deep in my heart I know the voice
   that lures the wicked to his choice
   of sin and self delusion.
   Without all fear of God is he,
   and blinded by complacency,
   he dreads no retribution.
   The words he speaks are wicked lies;
   he sneers at what is good and wise
   in malice unrelenting.
   In bed at night he plots deceit.
   On crooked paths he sets his feet,
   from evil not repenting.
   
   
2. O LORD, your faithfulness and love
   reach to the heights of heaven above.
   Your justice lasts forever;
   it is like mountains vast and steep;
   your judgments all are ocean-deep.
   Both man and beast you favour.
   We in the shadow of your wings
   to you, O LORD, for refuge cling;
   you will not let us perish.
   All whom you to your feasts invite
   will drink from rivers of delight.
   Your precious love we cherish.
   
   
3. In your light we see light, O LORD;
   you are the fount from which is poured
   life bountiful and precious.
   Let not your caring love depart
   from those who are of upright heart;
   for evermore be gracious.
   O let me not by men of pride
   be trampled down or pushed aside
   and scornfully mistreated.
   See how God vindicates his own:
   there lie the wicked, overthrown
   and utterly defeated!