1The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart , that there is no fear of God before his eyes . 2For he flattereth himself in his own eyes , until his iniquity be found to be hateful . 3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit : he hath left off to be wise , and to do good . 4He deviseth mischief upon his bed ; he setteth himself in a way that is not good ; he abhorreth not evil .
The Greatness of God's Love
5Thy mercy , O LORD , is in the heavens ; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds . 6Thy righteousness is like the great mountains ; thy judgments are a great deep : O LORD , thou preservest man and beast . 7How excellent is thy lovingkindness , O God ! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings . 8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house ; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures . 9For with thee is the fountain of life : in thy light shall we see light .
A Call to Trust in God
10O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart . 11Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me. 12There are the workers of iniquity fallen : they are cast down , and shall not be able to rise .