Make a just decision on my behalf! Decide what is right!

Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful.

Men then go out to do their work, and labor away until evening.

When he is judged, he will be found guilty! Then his prayer will be regarded as sinful.

Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.

Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course.

When someone comes to visit, he pretends to be friendly; he thinks of ways to defame me, and when he leaves he slanders me.