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Human Wickedness[a]

36 (A)Sin speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts;
    they reject God and do not have reverence for him.
Because they think so highly of themselves,
    they think that God will not discover their sin and condemn it.
Their speech is wicked and full of lies;
    they no longer do what is wise and good.

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  1. Psalm 36:1 HEBREW TITLE: By David, the Lord's servant.

Psalm 36[a]

For the director of music. Of David the servant of the Lord.

I have a message from God in my heart
    concerning the sinfulness of the wicked:[b](A)
There is no fear(B) of God
    before their eyes.(C)

In their own eyes they flatter themselves
    too much to detect or hate their sin.(D)
The words of their mouths(E) are wicked and deceitful;(F)
    they fail to act wisely(G) or do good.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 36:1 In Hebrew texts 36:1-12 is numbered 36:2-13.
  2. Psalm 36:1 Or A message from God: The transgression of the wicked / resides in their hearts.