The Transgression of the Wicked

1Unto the end. To the servant of the Lord, David himself. The unjust one has said within himself that he would commit offenses. There is no fear of God before his eyes.

2For he has acted deceitfully in his sight, such that his iniquity will be found to be hatred.

3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He is unwilling to understand, so that he may act well.

4He has been considering iniquity on his bed. He has set himself on every way that is not good; moreover, he has not hated evil.

5Lord, your mercy is in heaven, and your truth is even to the clouds.

6Your justice is like the mountains of God. Your judgments are a great abyss. Men and beasts, you will save, O Lord.

7How you have multiplied your mercy, O God! And so the sons of men will hope under the cover of your wings.

8They will be inebriated with the fruitfulness of your house, and you will give them to drink from the torrent of your enjoyment.

9For with you is the fountain of life; and within your light, we will see the light.

10Extend your mercy before those who know you, and your justice to these, who are upright in heart.

11May arrogant feet not approach me, and may the hand of the sinner not disturb me.

12In that place, those who work iniquity have fallen. They have been expelled; they were not able to stand.