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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 36, Verse 4

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The words of his mouth [are] iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, [and] to do good.
King James Version
He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way [that is] not good; he abhorreth not evil.
American Standard Version
He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; He setteth himself in a way that is not good; He abhorreth not evil.
New English Translation
He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed; he is committed to a sinful lifestyle; he does not reject what is evil.
World English Bible
He plots iniquity on his bed. He sets himself in a way that is not good. He doesn't abhor evil.
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Thy mercy, O LORD, [is] in the heavens; [and] thy faithfulness [reacheth] unto the clouds.
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Thy righteousness [is] like the great mountains; thy judgments [are] a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
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How excellent [is] thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
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They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
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For with thee [is] the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
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O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
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Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
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There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.
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[A Psalm] of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
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For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.