Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer.

Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the Lord’s acts of loyal love!

His mouth is full of curses and deceptive, harmful words; his tongue injures and destroys.

Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the Lord our God.

When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!

He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be upended.

I will remember and weep! For I was once walking along with the great throng to the temple of God, shouting and giving thanks along with the crowd as we celebrated the holy festival.

At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said, “The Lord has accomplished great things for these people.”