English / ERV
Psalms 36
Easy-to-Read Version, 2006
- 1Deep in the hearts of the wicked a voice tells them to do wrong. They have no respect for God.
- 2They lie to themselves. They don’t see their own faults, so they are not sorry for what they do.
- 3Their words are wicked lies. They have stopped doing anything wise or good.
- 4They make wicked plans in bed at night. They choose a way of life that does no good. And they never say no to anything evil.
- 5LORD, your faithful love reaches to the sky. Your faithfulness is as high as the clouds.
- 6Your goodness is higher than the highest mountains. Your fairness is deeper than the deepest ocean. LORD, you protect people and animals.
- 7Nothing is more precious than your loving kindness. All people can find protection close to you.
- 8They get strength from all the good things in your house. You let them drink from your wonderful river.
- 9The fountain of life flows from you. Your light lets us see light.
- 10Continue to love those who really know you, and do good to those who are true to you.[1]
- 11Don’t let proud people trap me. Don’t let the wicked force me to run away.
- 12Put this on their grave markers: “Here fell the wicked. They were crushed. They will never stand up again.”