[1] I have a message from God in my heart. It is about the evil ways of anyone who sins. They don’t have any respect for God. [2] They praise themselves so much that they can’t see their sin or hate it. [3] Their mouths speak words that are evil and false. They do not act wisely or do what is good. [4] Even as they lie in bed they make evil plans. They commit themselves to a sinful way of life. They never say no to what is wrong. [5] LORD, your love is as high as the heavens. Your faithful love reaches up to the skies. [6] Your holiness is as great as the height of the highest mountains. You are as honest as the oceans are deep. LORD, you keep people and animals safe. [7] How priceless your faithful love is! People find safety in the shadow of your wings. [8] They eat well because there is more than enough in your house. You let them drink from your river that flows with good things. [9] You have the fountain of life. We are filled with light because you give us light. [10] Keep on loving those who know you. Keep on doing right to those whose hearts are honest. [11] Don’t let the feet of those who are proud step on me. Don’t let the hands of those who are evil drive me away. [12] See how those who do evil have fallen! They are thrown down and can’t get up.
