1 A wicked man is very wicked when he says to himself, “I will not fear, nor will I honor God.”
Psalm 36: 1

2 The man lied to himself. He does not see his sins, so he does not ask forgiveness.
Psalm 36: 2

3 His words are vain lies. He does not become wise or he does not learn to do good.
Psalm 36: 3

4 At night, he plans to be lazy. He stays awake and does nothing good. But he does not refuse to do evil.
Psalm 36: 4

5 Your true love is higher than the heavens. Your loyalty is higher than the clouds.
Psalm 36: 5

6 Your righteousness is higher than the highest mountain. Your fairness is deeper than the oceans. Lord, you protect man and beast.
Psalm 36: 6

7 There is nothing more precious than your loving kindness. People and angels come to you for protection.
Psalm 36: 7

8 Lord, they draw new strength from the good things in your house. You let them drink the water of your wonderful river.
Psalm 36: 8

9 Lord, the fountain of life flows from you. In your light, we see the light.
Psalm 36: 9

10 Lord, love those people. Those who really know you. And do good to those who are true to you.
Psalm 36:10

11 Lord, don’t let me fall into the trap of arrogant people. I will not be caught by the wicked.
Psalm 36:11

12 Write these on their graves; “The wicked have fallen. They have been crushed. They will never be able to stand again.”
Psalm 36:12