For the director of music: of David, Adonai’s servant.

God spoke to my heart

about the evil person‘s transgressions:

“Awe of God is not before their eyes,

for in their eyes they love themselves

too much to notice their faults

and regret them.

Their mouth speaks evil and deceptive words,

they have stopped being wise and doing good.

They make evil plans even in bed.

They commit themselves to an evil path,

never rejecting evil.

Adonai, Your love reaches

all the way to heaven,

Your faithfulness all the way to the clouds.

Your righteousness is like the tallest mountains,

Your justice is as deep as the sea.

You save both humans and animals, Adonai.

How precious is Your faithful love, Adonai!

People shelter in the shadow of Your wings.

The abundance of Your House fills them,

they drink from Your river of joy.

The fountain of life is with You,

we see light in Your light.

Expand Your compassion

to those who know You,

and Your justice to those

who are upright in heart.

May a prideful foot never step on me

or a wicked hand drive me off.

There lie the fallen evildoers

 – cast down, unable to rise!