Like a servant longing for the evening shadow, and like a hired man looking for his wages,

His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever.

who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.

Remember to extol his work, which people have praised in song.

The way of the guilty person is devious, but as for the pure, his way is upright.

Even a young man is known by his actions, whether his activity is pure and whether it is right.

As for the Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. He is a reliable God who is never unjust, he is fair and upright.

whenever I want to heal Israel, the sin of Ephraim is revealed, and the evil deeds of Samaria are exposed. For they do what is wrong; thieves break into houses, and gangs rob people out in the streets.

Seek the Lord’s favor, all you humble people of the land who have obeyed his commands! Strive to do what is right! Strive to be humble! Maybe you will be protected on the day of the Lord’s angry judgment.