Psalms 36
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For the leader. Of the servant of the Lord, of David.
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Sin whispers within the heart of the wicked, no respect for God shows in their eyes.
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It flatters them in their eyes that their sin will not be found out.
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First, their speech becomes wicked and false, they give up acting wisely and well.
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Then they plot deliberate wrong, take their stand on the wicked way, without the least shrinking from evil.
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Your love, O Lord, touches the heavens, your faithfulness reaches the clouds.
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Your justice is like the great mountains, your judgments are like the broad sea. Lord, you save people and animals.
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How precious your love, O God! All may seek shelter in the shadow of your wings.
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They feast on the fat of your house, they drink of your brook of delights.
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For with you is the fountain of life, in the light that is yours we see light.
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O continue your grace to the faithful, your love to the upright in heart.
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Let no arrogant foot tread upon me, no wicked hand drive me to exile.
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There the workers of wrong lie prostrate, thrust down to rise up no more.
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