[1] There is an inspired truth about the wicked person who has rebellion in the depths of his heart: He is not terrified of God. [2] He flatters himself and does not hate or even recognize his guilt. [3] The words from his mouth are nothing but trouble and deception. He has stopped doing what is wise and good. [4] He invents trouble while lying on his bed and chooses to go the wrong direction. He does not reject evil. [5] O LORD, your mercy reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. [6] Your righteousness is like the mountains of God, your judgments like the deep ocean. You save people and animals, O LORD. [7] Your mercy is so precious, O God, that Adam's descendants take refuge in the shadow of your wings. [8] They are refreshed with the rich foods in your house, and you make them drink from the river of your pleasure. [9] Indeed, the fountain of life is with you. In your light we see light. [10] Continue to show your mercy to those who know you and your righteousness to those whose motives are decent. [11] Do not let the feet of arrogant people step on me or the hands of wicked people push me away. [12] Look at the troublemakers who have fallen. They have been pushed down and are unable to stand up again.
