1 T ransgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart. There is no fear or dread of God before his eyes.

2 F or he flatters and deceives himself in his own eyes that his iniquity will not be found out and be hated.

3 T he words of his mouth are wrong and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and to do good.

4 H e plans wrongdoing on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject or despise evil.

5 Y our mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, extend to the skies, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.

6 Y our righteousness is like the mountains of God, Your judgments are like the great deep. O Lord, You preserve man and beast.

7 H ow precious is Your steadfast love, O God! The children of men take refuge and put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.

8 T hey relish and feast on the abundance of Your house; and You cause them to drink of the stream of Your pleasures.

9 F or with You is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light.

10 O continue Your loving-kindness to those who know You, Your righteousness (salvation) to the upright in heart.

11 L et not the foot of pride overtake me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

12 T here the workers of iniquity fall and lie prostrate; they are thrust down and shall not be able to rise.