[1] Sin lurks deep in the hearts of the wicked, forever urging them on to evil deeds. They have no fear of God to hold them back. [2] Instead, in their conceit, they think they can hide their evil deeds and not get caught. [3] Everything they say is crooked and deceitful; they are no longer wise and good. [4] They lie awake at night to hatch their evil plots instead of planning how to keep away from wrong. [5] Your steadfast love, O Lord, is as great as all the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. [6] Your justice is as solid as God's mountains. Your decisions are as full of wisdom as the oceans are with water. You are concerned for men and animals alike. [7] How precious is your constant love, O God! All humanity takes refuge in the shadow of your wings. [8] You feed them with blessings from your own table and let them drink from your rivers of delight. [9] For you are the Fountain of life; our light is from your light. [10] Pour out your unfailing love on those who know you! Never stop giving your blessings to those who long to do your will. [11] Don't let these proud men trample me. Don't let their wicked hands push me around. [12] Look! They have fallen. They are thrown down and will not rise again.
