*For the music director; written by the Lord’s servant, David; an oracle. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not fear God, *for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin. *The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right. *He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed; he is committed to a sinful lifestyle; he does not reject what is evil. *O Lord, your loyal love reaches to the sky; your faithfulness to the clouds. *Your justice is like the highest mountains, your fairness like the deepest sea; you preserve mankind and the animal kingdom. *How precious is your loyal love, O God! The human race finds shelter under your wings. *They are filled with food from your house, and you allow them to drink from the river of your delicacies.*For you are the one who gives and sustains life. *Extend your loyal love to your faithful followers, and vindicate the morally upright! *Do not let arrogant men overtake me, or let evil men make me homeless! *I can see the evildoers! They have fallen! They have been knocked down and are unable to get up!
