All these had taken foreign wives, and some of them also had children by these women.

My days have passed, my plans are shattered, even the desires of my heart.

a hidden path no bird of prey knows – no falcon’s eye has spotted it.

The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.

You have become cruel to me; with the strength of your hand you attack me.

If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him –

“Yes, God is great – beyond our knowledge! The number of his years is unsearchable.

You know, for you were born before them; and the number of your days is great!

Can you raise your voice to the clouds so that a flood of water covers you?

Who let the wild donkey go free? Who released the bonds of the donkey,

Scatter abroad the abundance of your anger. Look at every proud man and bring him low;

Look at its strength in its loins, and its power in the muscles of its belly.

For no one remembers you in the realm of death, In Sheol who gives you thanks?

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

Sing to the Lord, you faithful followers of his; give thanks to his holy name.

He piles up the water of the sea; he puts the oceans in storehouses.

Certainly zeal for your house consumes me; I endure the insults of those who insult you.

He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them the grain of heaven.

Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

You are aware of our sins; you even know about our hidden sins.