1 T ransgression speaks to the ungodly within his heart; There is no fear of God before his eyes.

2 F or it flatters him in his own eyes Concerning the discovery of his iniquity and the hatred of it.

3 T he words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit; He has ceased to be wise and to do good.

4 H e plans wickedness upon his bed; He sets himself on a path that is not good; He does not despise evil.

5 Y our lovingkindness, O Lord, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

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

7 H ow precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

8 T hey drink their fill of the abundance of Your house; And You give them to drink of the river of Your delights.

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

10 O continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You, And Your righteousness to the upright in heart.

11 L et not the foot of pride come upon me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

12 T here the doers of iniquity have fallen; They have been thrust down and cannot rise.