He [a]imagineth mischief upon his bed: he setteth himself upon a way, that is not good, and doth not abhor evil.

Thy [b]mercy, O Lord, reacheth unto the heavens, and thy faithfulness unto the clouds.

Thy righteousness is like the [c]mighty mountains: thy judgments are like a great [d]deep: thou Lord, dost save man and beast.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 36:4 By describing at large the nature of the reprobate, he admonisheth the godly to beware of these vices.
  2. Psalm 36:5 Though wickedness seemeth to overflow all the world, yet by thine heavenly providence thou governest heaven and earth.
  3. Psalm 36:6 Hebrew, the mountains of God: for whatsoever is excellent, is thus called.
  4. Psalm 36:6 The depth of thy providence governeth all things, and disposeth them, albeit the wicked seem to overwhelm the world.

Even on their beds they plot evil;(A)
    they commit themselves to a sinful course(B)
    and do not reject what is wrong.(C)

Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens,
    your faithfulness(D) to the skies.(E)
Your righteousness(F) is like the highest mountains,(G)
    your justice like the great deep.(H)
    You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.(I)

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