For the musical director: a song by Yahweh’s servant David.

36 My heart struggles with the disobedience of evil people.

They see no need to worry about God

2 because they comfort themselves

thinking that their sin won’t be discovered and be hated.

3 Their words are sinful and deceitful.

They don’t want to be wise and do good.

4 They plot wicked things even when they’re lying in bed.

≈ They decide on a path that’s no good—not rejecting evil.

5 Your loyal commitment, Yahweh, reaches to the heavens.

≈ Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

6 Your righteousness is like the highest[fn] mountains.

≈ Your judgements are like the deepest ocean.

Yahweh, you preserve both people and animals.

7 God, your loyal commitment is so valuable.

You protect us like birds protect their babies under their wings.

8 They feast from the plentiful provisions in your creation.

You let them drink the sweet water from your river.

9 We see light in your light

because you are the fountain of life.

10 Fully show your loyal commitment to those who know you.

≈ Extend your defence to those who are godly.

11 Don’t let arrogant people approach me.

Don’t let the action of wicked people drive me away.

12 The wicked people have fallen down over there.

They’ve been knocked down and aren’t able to get up.