1 1 1 For the director of music. A psalm of David, the servant of the Lord.
1 Here are the words God has given me to say 1 about the evil ways of sinful people. 1 They don't have any respect for God.
2 They praise themselves so much 2 that they can't see their sin or hate it.
3 Their mouths speak words that are evil and false. 3 They have stopped being wise. They have stopped doing good.
4 Even as they lie in bed they make evil plans. 4 They commit themselves to a sinful way of life. 4 They never say no to what is wrong.
5 Lord, your love is as high as the heavens. 5 Your faithful love reaches up to the skies.
6 You are as holy as the mountains are high. 6 You are as honest as the oceans are deep. 6 Lord, you keep people and animals safe. 7 How priceless your faithful love is! 7 Important and ordinary people alike 7 find safety in the shadow of your wings.
8 They eat well because there is more than enough in your house. 8 You let them drink from your river that flows with good things.
9 You have the fountain of life. 9 We are filled with light because you give us light.
10 Keep on loving those who know you. 10 Keep on doing right to those whose hearts are honest.
11 Don't let the feet of those who are proud step on me. 11 Don't let the hands of those who are evil drive me away.
12 See how those who do evil have fallen! 12 They are thrown down. They aren't able to get up.
