Let him not trust in what is worthless, deceiving himself; for worthlessness will be his reward.

If I have walked in falsehood, and if my foot has hastened to deceit –

Surely it is an empty cry – God does not hear it; the Almighty does not take notice of it.

thus I have been made to inherit months of futility, and nights of sorrow have been appointed to me.

For he knows deceitful men; when he sees evil, will he not consider it?