Psalm 36

W. van der Kamp, 1972

1. He who in evil does rejoice
   Hears in his heart a wicked voice;
   It whispers and it flatters.
   It lures him on, and he obeys
   Till from Thy fear, O LORD, he strays
   And him Thy anger shatters.
   His words are lies, his wisdom gone;
   All his transgressions urge him on,
   He does their will with pleasure.
   Upon his bed he plans deceit,
   On ways of sin he sets his feet,
   His evil is his treasure.
   
2. Thy love and faithfulness extend
   Wherever Thou to heaven’s end
   Thy righteous scepter wieldest.
   Thy judgment is a secret deep,
   Thy justice like God’s mountains steep,
   And man and beast Thou shieldest.
   Of Thy great mercy heaven sings
   For in the shadow of Thy wings
   No son of man shall perish.
   Thou shalt them to Thy feasts invite,
   They drink from streams of Thy delight,
   Thy precious love they cherish.
   
3. Life’s fountain is, O LORD, with Thee
   , And in Thy light the light we see;
   Let right and mercy tarry
   With them who fear Thy faithful Name;
   Put Thou the enemies to shame,
   Let all their schemes miscarry.
   Save Thou me for Thy mercy’s sake,
   Let not the proud me overtake,
   Nor from Thy covenant sever.
   O people, praise your God and see
   The workers of iniquity
   Who are cast down forever!