• Wickedness of Humanity and Goodness of God.

  • 1 Wrongdoing speaks to the ungodly within his heart; There is no fear of God before his eyes.
  • 2 For it flatters him in his own eyes Concerning the discovery of his wrongful deed and the hatred of it.
  • 3 The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit; He has ceased to be wise and to do good.
  • 4 He plans wickedness on his bed; He sets himself on a path that is not good; He does not reject evil.
  • 5 Your mercy, Lord, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
  • 6 Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Your judgments are like the great deep. Lord, You protect mankind and animals.
  • 7 How precious is Your mercy, God! And the sons of mankind take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.
  • 8 They drink their fill of the abundance of Your house; And You allow them to drink from the river of Your delights.
  • 9 For the fountain of life is with You; In Your light we see light.
  • 10 Prolong Your mercy to those who know You, And Your righteousness to the upright of heart.
  • 11 May the foot of pride not come upon me, And may the hand of the wicked not drive me away.
  • 12 Those who do injustice have fallen there; They have been thrust down and cannot rise.