The Precious Steadfast Love of God - Psalm 36
Way down deep in their heart
the wicked's voice speaks transgression
no fear of God have they at al
seeing no need for their confession
Evil's never a no go area
plots trouble always even in bed
their words come with deceitfulness
ceasing goodness loving iniquity instead
But the precious love of God
it's fathomless and so steadfast
His faithfulness is utterly firm
with His power standing to the last
May this steadfast love stay
for those who truly do know thee
the God of this precious love
drink up this delight so free
Pray that no wickedness take me
keep me in this eternal fullness
never let my way lie fallen
always be risen in thy goodness
(Psalm 36
Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes.
For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.
The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit; he has ceased to act wisely and do good.
He plots trouble while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject evil.
Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep;
man and beast you save, O Lord.
How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.
Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright of heart!
Let not the foot of arrogance come upon me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.
There the evildoers lie fallen; they are thrust down, unable to rise.)
Psalm 36 (ESV)
Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2016
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