Psalms 36 (ESV)

12 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 36 contains 12 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes.

2For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.

3The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit; he has ceased to act wisely and do good.

4He plots trouble while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject evil.

5Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.

6Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD.

7How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

8They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights.

9For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.

10Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright of heart!

11Let not the foot of arrogance come upon me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.

12There the evildoers lie fallen; they are thrust down, unable to rise.

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What is Psalms 36 in the ESV?

Psalms 36 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 12 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 36 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 36 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 36 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 36 contains 12 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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