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Psalm 36:3-5
New English Translation
Psalm 36:3-5
New English Translation
3 The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful;
he does not care about doing what is wise and right.[a]
4 While he lies in bed he plans ways to sin.
He is committed to a sinful lifestyle;[b]
he does not reject what is evil.[c]
5 O Lord, your loyal love reaches to the sky,[d]
your faithfulness to the clouds.[e]
Footnotes
- Psalm 36:3 tn Heb “he ceases to exhibit wisdom to do good.” The Hiphil forms are exhibitive, indicating the outward expression of an inner attitude.
- Psalm 36:4 tn Heb “he takes a stand in a way [that is] not good.” The word “way” here refers metaphorically to behavior or life style.
- Psalm 36:4 tn The three imperfect verbal forms in v. 4 highlight the characteristic behavior of the typical evildoer.
- Psalm 36:5 tn Heb “[is] in the heavens.”
- Psalm 36:5 sn The Lord’s loyal love/faithfulness is almost limitless. He is loyal and faithful to his creation and blesses mankind and the animal kingdom with physical life and sustenance (vv. 6-9).
New English Translation (NET)
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